Eagle Claw 2X Long Shank
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Description
🎣 The Eagle Claw 2X Long Shank: Eagle Claw 2X Long Shank hook in size 3, extra-strong long-shank hook. Long shank design for easy unhooking, especially with deep-hooked fish or live-bait applications.
Key Features
- ✅ Genuine Eagle Claw: THE heritage American fishing hook brand, founded 1925, largest hook manufacturer in America
- ✅ 2X EXTRA-STRONG construction
- ✅ LONG SHANK design
- ✅ Size 3 (medium hook)
- ✅ Easy unhooking even with deep hooksets
- ✅ Affordable single-pack option
- ✅ $9.99, most affordable Eagle Claw hook in this set
About Eagle Claw
Eagle Claw is THE heritage American fishing hook brand, founded 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Eagle Claw is the largest hook manufacturer in America, with their Lazer Sharp line representing premium hook construction. Eagle Claw hooks have caught fish for nearly a century, generations of American anglers learned to fish on Eagle Claw products.
Fishing Hooks, Quick Reference
- SIZE, Smaller numbers = bigger hooks. Size 6 (small panfish) → #1/0 → #4/0 (catfish/bass) → #8/0+ (big game).
- STRENGTH (X-rating), 1X = standard, 2X = double, 4X = heavy-duty. Match strength to target species.
- SHANK LENGTH, Short (finesse), Regular (versatile), Long (easy unhooking, toothy-fish protection).
- POINT TYPE, Straight (classic), Offset (better hookup ratio), Re Offset (specialty rigging).
- TYPE, Single (most uses), Treble (crankbaits/spinners), Circle (catch-and-release).
Hook selection matters: Wrong hook = lost fish, injured fish, or failed presentations. Match hook to your bait, target species, and fishing technique.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Long shank" advantage:
Long shank hooks have an extended hook BODY between the eye and the bend. Two key benefits: 1) EASIER UNHOOKING, extra length gives you grip for unhooking deep-hooked fish (avoid losing the hook in a fish or injuring the fish during release). 2) LESS BITE-OFF, the long shank protects against sharp-toothed fish biting through your line at the hook.
"2X" strength:
2X = double standard wire strength. Stronger than typical hooks but lighter than 4X heavy-duty hooks. Sweet spot for many applications, enough strength for most fish, lighter weight for better presentation.
Best applications:
Live-bait fishing (especially with toothy fish like pickerel, pike, walleye). Catch-and-release fishing (long shank = easier unhooking = healthier release). Catfish bait fishing where deep-hooking is common. Any application where unhooking ease matters.
Size 3 (mid-range):
Size 3 is a MEDIUM hook, appropriate for: walleye, mid-size bass, large panfish, medium catfish, light saltwater. Versatile mid-range size.
$9.99, most affordable option:
The cheapest Eagle Claw hook in this product set. Excellent value for mid-strength, mid-size, long-shank applications. Stock up at this price.
Authentic Eagle Claw?
YES, CSO carries authentic Eagle Claw product. Comes with full manufacturer warranty.
Hook size help:
If you're uncertain which hook size matches your target species or bait, contact CSO at 252-431-6001. Hook selection significantly affects catch rates.
Storage:
Keep hooks in dry tackle boxes, moisture causes rust. After saltwater use, rinse and dry hooks before storage. Replace rusted hooks (rusted hooks weaken and break under fish pressure).
Warranty?
Eagle Claw standard manufacturer warranty against defects.
Warranty
Eagle Claw standard warranty. Military and First Responders are encouraged to use credentials in the cart section before checking out.
Specifications
| SKU | 072-3 |
| Brand | Eagle Claw |
| Category | Fishing Hooks - 2X Long Shank |
| Product | 2X Long Shank (Size 3) |
| Price | $9.99 |
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