Eagle Claw Hooks & Terminal Tackle Review

Eagle Claw is an American hook brand made by Wright & McGill Co., founded in 1925 by Stan Wright and Drew McGill and based in Denver, Colorado. It is one of the most widely sold hook brands in the US. For deep droppers, Eagle Claw’s key product is the Lazer Sharp L2004 series of circle hooks, including tournament-legal non-offset models up to 10/0, sold in packs of up to 50.

This review covers the L2004 circle hooks, Eagle Claw’s saltwater assortments and swivels, and the company’s new US factory.

Eagle Claw at a glance

Item	Details
Company	Eagle Claw (Wright & McGill Co.), Denver, Colorado; founded 1925
Deep drop hooks	Lazer Sharp L2004 circle series: L2004EL, L2004ELF and Bait Saver
Largest size	10/0
Finish	Black chrome and Platinum Black
Terminal tackle	Ball bearing swivels with interlock snaps
Website	eagleclaw.com

Lazer Sharp L2004 circle hooks

Lazer Sharp is Eagle Claw’s premium hook line. The L2004 circles have a ringed eye and a non-offset (zero offset) point, which makes them tournament-legal where inline circles are required. The finishes are made for saltwater corrosion resistance.

Model	Design	Sizes	Packs and price
L2004EL	Non-offset, ringed eye, medium wire, black chrome	3/0–10/0	25-packs, about $6.99–14.99
L2004ELF	Non-offset black circle	Up to 10/0	50-packs; 10/0 at $32.99
Bait Saver (L2004 based)	Light wire, wide gap, Platinum Black, with a mono loop to hold live bait	3/0 and 5/0	8-packs, $8.49

Bait Saver: developed with Captain Rick Murphy, the Bait Saver adds a monofilament loop that holds a live bait without damaging its gills, so baits stay alive longer. It suits live bait rigs more than heavy deep drop rigs.

Saltwater Circle Hook Assortment

Eagle Claw also sells a 20-hook saltwater circle assortment in a heavy-duty box, about $11.99, for tuna, tarpon, grouper and striped bass.

Hooks	Sizes	Count
L2004	9/0 and 10/0	10
L2004EL	7/0 and 8/0	10

Terminal tackle

Eagle Claw makes ball bearing swivels with interlock snaps for connecting the main line to a rig, sold in several sizes. For heavy deep drop rigs, check the rated strength on the package and make sure it is higher than your leader.

Latest updates 2025–2026

• Eagle Claw broke ground on a 115,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in January 2023, to bring manufacturing processes back to the US from overseas.
• The Lazer Sharp L2004 circles remain Eagle Claw’s main saltwater circle hooks.
• We found no new Eagle Claw deep drop hook announced for 2025–2026.

Key features

• Non-offset L2004 circles: tournament-legal inline design.
• Bulk packs: 25- and 50-packs for boats that rig a lot of baits.
• Saltwater finishes: black chrome and Platinum Black.
• Bait Saver option: keeps live baits alive longer.

Pros and cons

Pros	Cons
Low prices, especially in 25- and 50-packs	No 3X or 4X strong circle like Mustad or Gamakatsu
Tournament-legal non-offset circles to 10/0	Few published wire-strength or swivel ratings
American brand, widely available	Some L2004EL sizes go out of stock
Handy saltwater assortment box	Largest size is 10/0

Who it’s for

Angler	Best Eagle Claw product	Suggested size
Budget deep drop rigs	L2004EL or L2004ELF	7/0–10/0
Charter boats rigging many baits	L2004ELF 50-pack	8/0–10/0
Live bait fishing	Bait Saver	3/0–5/0
Anglers trying sizes	Saltwater Circle Hook Assortment	7/0–10/0

Where to buy

Eagle Claw is sold at almost every US tackle shop and big-box store, and online at TackleDirect, FishUSA and Discount Tackle.

Verdict

Eagle Claw’s Lazer Sharp L2004 circles are an affordable, tournament-legal choice for deep drop rigs, and the 50-packs make sense for anyone who rigs a lot of baits. For the heaviest rigs and swordfish, a 3X or 4X strong circle from Mustad, Gamakatsu or VMC gives more margin.

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Specs and prices are compiled from manufacturer and dealer listings in October 2026 and can change. Check current fishing regulations before choosing hooks. Spotted an error? Contact us.