Eagle Claw

Eagle Claw  The Hook That Changed Fishing 
 Denver's Tackle Giant

The Eagle Claw brand was launched by the Wright & McGill Company, which was founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1925. From its inception, the company's focus was on innovating and manufacturing essential fishing components. Unlike companies that specialized in lures or reels, Eagle Claw focused on terminal tackle, with an emphasis on quality and volume production to meet the needs of a rapidly growing American fishing public.

Eagle Claw quickly became synonymous with reliability and accessibility, manufacturing products that ranged from entry-level gear sold in general stores to specialized tackle used by seasoned professionals. The company remains headquartered in Denver to this day.

The Iconic Hook

Eagle Claw’s primary contribution to fishing history is its signature product: the Eagle Claw Hook.

Design and Innovation: The company is credited with pioneering the unique, slightly offset, curved point design that gives the hook its name (resembling an eagle's talon). This design revolutionized hook manufacturing by significantly improving the hook-up ratio and the holding power once the fish was on the line, reducing the chances of escape.

Mass Production: Eagle Claw mastered the automated mass production of high-quality hooks, making them affordable and ubiquitous. Today, they are one of the world's largest manufacturers of fishing hooks, offering countless sizes, styles, and finishes.

While famous for hooks, Eagle Claw produces a massive range of terminal tackle, including swivels, sinkers, leaders, and fishing line, as well as affordable rod and reel combos and tackle kits. The brand is a cornerstone of the American tackle industry, and the term "Eagle Claw" is often used generically to describe the specific shape of its signature, curved-point hook.