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just got a order of hooks in from CaptinHooks. In the package was a sample of some new Eagle Claw hooks called LiLNasty. the look just like Sickle hooks. $4 appear to be same size #2 appears just a tiny bit smaller. They pass the finger test for sharpness.
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Gap dosn't appear to be as wide.
Cray, did they give you any order numbers with them or are they still in test and evaluation mode?
wick - just go on the Capt Hooks site Captain Hook's Discount Warehouse click on jig hooks, pick Eagle Claw and it's the second item under Eagle Claw
This is what is on the package Wick.Quote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
500BP-2&4
Been testing them for awhile. Very sharp and a lot more flex able metal than the Matzo brand . A lot like there regular hooks. I believe they have a real winner here. I wish they had some lite wire versions. I was told I could get litewires if I ordered 1 million. Right! Mustad will be coming out with a # 1 light wire regular 90 degree shaped jig hook to go with their #2's & 4's soon. The EagleClaw Lil Nasties sure fit the molds a lot better.
Captain Hook's Discount Warehouse
Good thing I didn't order the other day!!! Grocery store had a data breach and my bank lists my card as possibly being compremised so I have to wait for a new card now!!
I feel for you bud, been through that 3 times already this year and the year ain't over:bangheadQuote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
I have poured several thousand and EC quality control is far better than matzou I have just a couple rejects per thousand verses 20+ per thousand on the matzou hooks.I too have tested them and have several reports on them and everyone loves these hooks I feel like they are sharper and overall better hook and as a big bonus they are made in the USA.....Simply crappie will be offering the lil nasty line as soon as all colors are in stock.
Thanks for the report!!! I'm hoping to get my new card so that I can order some to try out, but I still have thousands of jig hooks unpoured and she gets a bit peeved when I keep ordering more. LOL
Fish more fatman....lol
Buddy that's all I've been doing since April!! I've been out on admin leave and they won't let me come back which I think is dumb cause I'm out fishing all the time!!!LOL Don't have my son around to hawk the jigs anymore, and he still hasn't lost all the ones I sent him. Probably wouldn't be so bad if I didnt have so many poured and a whole lot painted!LOL
I may have to see what I can do about getting some of these hooks. I like I am sure most of you get tired of dealing with unclosed eyes or the eye pointed the wrong direction on the Matzuos. Any idea when they will be hitting the market? And, are they going to be in the gambit of sizes from 5/0 down to #6 ?
Bobo
bobo
You can get them on Capt Hooks - they run from 10 to 4/0
Thank you Fatman. I appreciate that. How have you been doing lately?
Bobo
Fishing like crazy with the new mo's grubs unless the back hurts, and bugging work to let me come back!!! I know DA!!LOL Go to my Doc appts then home again. Last few days it's been raining like crazy - hope to get out tomorrow but I let the wife talk me into a leaf blower, pretty light plus it has a shoulder harness and she's talking I should blow the leaves into a big pile - with the wind can't do so I'm hoping the wind continues!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Bobo Greybeard
Captain Hook's Discount Warehouse
Takes you right to them..
What about the barb on these hooks????
I've heard both that they are just as sharp as well as not as sharp. I've heard that they have better quality control. I have seen a pic side by side and the Eagles don't have quite as big as a gap as the Matzuos. They are cheaper. Overall I have heard more positive than negative and will be getting these hooks next go around.
John, the samples I got appear to be about the same. But my old eyes could deceive me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
I've been fishing the heck out of sizes 6 and 8 in this new hook and love them. Eye to shank distance is finally consistent in a sickle. They come sticky sharp. I think I'm finished with the Matzuos sickles.
Glad to hear they're working good!!!!!!!! Going out to michigan for the grand daughters birthday next week and going to Cabela's - hopefully they have some in stock at the store.
So I haven't seen where anyone asked $ per 1000 compared to Matzua? Any one know?
At Capt Hooks
Matzuo #4 Black Chrome sickle 1000 $26.25
EC Sickles #4 Black Chrome sickle 1000 $29.05
From what I've been reading from everyone trying them the eyelet to bend is a lot better than the Matzuo's. and no one seems to be having any problems with them.
The hook consistency makes them worth the extra couple bucks. I've been lovin them since I started using them a couple weeks ago.
that's about .04106 cents per hook with .07 tax going to call shorty's and talk with them. if these are the real deal...I will be changing products.