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Alright, let’s talk about this Wright & McGill Eagle Claw thing, you know, the fishing stuff. I ain’t no fancy expert or nothin’, but I’ve been around fishin’ my whole life, so I know a thing or two.
The Beginning, Ya Know, Back in the Day
So, this whole shebang started way back when, in 1925, in a place called Denver, Colorado. Some fella, Drew McGill, he was fishin’ one day, and things weren’t goin’ so well. Then, he sees this bird, a hawk or somethin’, snatchin’ up a fish with its claws. And that got him thinkin’. He figured, “Hey, maybe my fishhooks need to be shaped different, like them claws!” And that’s how the Eagle Claw hook was born, or so the story goes.
Now, this company, the Wright & McGill company, it’s still kickin’, all these years later. And it’s still owned by the same family, a fella named Lee McGill, probably Drew’s grandson or somethin’. They still make them fishhooks right there in Denver. That’s somethin’, ain’t it? Most things ain’t made here no more.
More Than Just Hooks, I Guess
Now, they don’t just make hooks, no sirree. They got a whole bunch of stuff under different names. There’s Eagle Claw, of course, that’s the main one. Then there’s Wright & McGill, Lazer Sharp, Shappell, Trokar, and Jet Sled. I ain’t used all them things myself, but I’ve seen ’em in the stores. Seems like they got everything a body needs for fishin’, from hooks and lines to ice fishin’ shacks and sleds for pullin’ your gear.
- Eagle Claw: That’s the main brand, the one everybody knows. Good hooks, strong and sharp.
- Lazer Sharp: I reckon these are the extra sharp ones, for when you need to hook them fish real good.
- Shappell: These are the ice fishin’ houses, keep you warm out on the lake in the winter.
- Trokar: Heard these are fancy hooks, supposed to be the best of the best, but they cost a pretty penny too.
- Jet Sled: For haulin’ your stuff around, makes it easier than luggin’ everything by hand.
Them Hooks, They Work Pretty Good
Now, I’ve used a lot of Eagle Claw hooks in my time. And I gotta say, they work pretty darn good. They’re strong, so they don’t break when you’re pullin’ in a big one. And they’re sharp, so they hook the fish good and don’t let go. I’ve caught all kinds of fish with them, bass, crappie, catfish, you name it. They ain’t the fanciest hooks in the world, but they get the job done. And that’s what matters, right?
Made in America, That’s Important
You know, it’s hard to find things made in America these days. Everything’s comin’ from somewhere else. But these Eagle Claw hooks, they’re still made right here in Denver. That makes me feel good, supportin’ American workers and all. It’s somethin’ to be proud of, I reckon.
More Than Just Fishin’ , A Whole History There
It’s funny how a fishing hook can tell a story, ain’t it? A fella watches a bird, gets an idea, and builds a company that lasts for almost a hundred years. That’s pretty special. And it ain’t just about the hooks, it’s about family and hard work and stickin’ to it. That’s somethin’ we don’t see enough of these days.
So, there you have it. That’s what I know about Wright & McGill Eagle Claw. They make good fishin’ stuff, been doin’ it for a long time, and they do it right here in America. Can’t ask for much more than that, can ya? Now, I’m gonna go wet a line myself. Wish me luck!
Oh yeah, one more thing, I heard that “Eagle Claw” ain’t just fishin’, it’s some kind of fightin’ style too, Chinese or somethin’. But I don’t know nothin’ about that. I stick to fishin’. That’s enough excitement for this old lady.
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