NeBASSka Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Has anyone tried out the Eagle Claw 500BP AKA Lil Nasty hooks, or any of the 500 color variations? I like nearly everything about the Matzuo Sickle hook, but it has 1 fatal flaw, which is the microscopic barb that they put on them. I have never had a problem with them losing fish, but I have gone through pounds of leeches because of them. I was wondering how to they compare to the sickles, mostly barb size, but also if there are any aspects in which the Matzuo outshines the Eagle Claw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm going to order some and from what I heard they are really good with better quality control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Try pushing a plastic disc onto the hook after the leech. You can punch them out of margarine tub tops, and they will hold your leech better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodtimesfishing Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I use bait buttons when I tip my jigs with prawn, steelhead fishing. They work really well, might work for you. Not sure how to put links on here but if you google "bait buttons" you will find them. The dispenser is what makes it work so great....so easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Talked to a few guys that have tried them out and they really like them. The problem of eyelet to bend length isn't a problem with them and they report the hooks are very sharp. Barb is a bit bigger - one comment was that even though they're a few dollars more than the Matzuo's they're worth for not having any problems. Waiting to free up some cash so i can order some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
