What To Look For
Snelled hooks that retain their sharpness on their points and stay attached to the line translate into more hooked fish and fewer fish lost from the hook separation from the line. Eagle Claw snelled hooks stay sharp, and the snelled knot always holds up, even after repeated usage and battles with large fish. The monofilament has very little stretch, which helps make a quicker connection with the fish when you set the hook.
Common Pitfalls
The line often used on snelled hooks weakens over time, as exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays and chemicals encountered while fishing, such as gasoline in a boat setting, degrade the line. Eagle Claw snelled hooks though hold up well through all conditions. The loop at the end of the line is easily large enough to tie any type of knot onto when you attach it to your own line. The line strength of the monofilament is superior. Store them where the package cannot get wet, or they have the potential to rust, as water can seep into the plastic package.
Where To Buy
Eagle Claw snelled hooks are always available in the sporting goods section of your local Walmart and are staples of fishing departments in many other large retail stores. A local tackle shop will carry this brand of hooks, usually in a large assortment of sizes.
Cost
Eagle Claw snelled hooks come in a package of six hooks for as little as one dollar at Walmart. You will pay as much as nearly $2 in many tackle shops, making it more prudent to buy them in bulk at retail chains. By targeting them when they are on sale and buying in bulk, you can save money and have enough hooks for an entire fishing season.
Insider Tips
Use Eagle Claw snelled hooks for all types of live bait fishing. Select the No. 4 size for ice fishing, as you can easily hook large, medium and small shiners on this type. In the spring and summer, use Eagle Claw snelled hooks for fishing with such baits as night crawlers. Choose the bait holder variety; these will have small barbs along the shaft that serve to grab hold of bait such as worms and leeches so they will not come off as easily, especially while casting your presentation into the water.
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