Sorry, post was getting long. Guys were tired of purchasing junk from these companies. Their market value went down. Another contributing factor was that we were providing higher quality products at much lower prices than the others. They HATED it!!! We were doing things with molds and different hooks that nobody else was doing. We found ways around mold issues, addressed issues with bait keepers and so on.

Fast forward to the Matzue issue of today. We have to let the customers know that they will be seeing a change. The plus side is that Eagle Claw is an american owned company. A big selling point that was lacking with Matzuo. We have tested their products for a number of years (Specifically the Lil Nasty hooks) and found them to be of the same quality and craftsmenship as the other hooks on the market with zero need to alter our molds. In fact, my company has been using these hooks in ALL of our jigs in sizes up to 1/8oz simply because we didn't need to alter molds like we did with Matzuo.

Keep in mind that we are prodimonately talking walleye here (except for the smaller jig heads). These jigs take a beating, don't last long, and often are lost before needing replacing.

I sold my company last spring (although it is still operated with the same standards that I set). I do still do some marketing and stuff for them however (notice I have not mentioned the name in any of this). It is for reference material only as I am not trying to specifically sell anything! There is a reason for that. We used to be a member sponsor on here and still would be however, the majority of our marketing shifted from the small bait market (crappie jigs) to the larger bait market. We could make more jigs, and make more money. I couldn't see selling small jigs at high dollars like other people do. It just didn't make sense. Yes, we still sell them, we just don't market them very much! Hence the reason to no longer be a member sponsor.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR HOOKS:
Here is the company I was referring to in my previous post. They might have just what people are looking for regarding a "different" company selling sickle hooks. They are small time so you won't find them in Barlows or Capt n Hooks.
VOODOO

Another company that might be of some value is RAVEN. I know they make sickle hooks but I am NOT sure if they make them for jigs.

Wow, that took me a long time and a lot of words to get to that point. Just figured a little history and back information would be in order. Let me know if you need any help and I'll be glad to try and point you guys in the right direction.