Eagle Claw reels

[rags]

Does anyone have Eagle claw inline reels on sale ? I bought one last year and liked it .

Thanks

[Oscoda Ice]

Sportsman's Guide or Fish USA was the cheapest I found from a quick search.

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/eagle-claw-in-line-ice-fishing-reel?a=1323054&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjMyes9PS1wIVCQppCh03yAMfEAYYAiABEgLEe_D_BwE

https://www.fishusa.com/product/Eagle-Claw-Inline-Ice-Reel

-Kyle

[piersm2]

Is that reel smooth?  I want an inline but my hand rests on the reel.  Wondering if I will just have to go with a 13 with a shield..

[Chute82]

Is that reel smooth?  I want an inline but my hand rests on the reel.  Wondering if I will just have to go with a 13 with a shield..

Yes the reel is smooth but the drag is very touchy.  I have read online people changing out the drag but have not tried.  I also wish the stem was longer making it easier to pencil grip without my hand touching the spool.  For the price they are nice. 

[defish]

Is that reel smooth?  I want an inline but my hand rests on the reel.  Wondering if I will just have to go with a 13 with a shield..

I have an Eagle Claw.  It's a good reel, but like Chute82 said the reel stem is SHORT.  Even for a conventional grip I have to wedge my fingers in between the reel and the rod to use it.  Get a CGI no.8 or a One 3 descent reel instead.  If you watch the sales they're almost the same price as the EC - I paid $24 each for some One 3's from Fish USA - anything $30 or less is a good buy.