Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Review (Hands-On & Tested)

[@fishduckdog]

I bought an 8’6” 5# for my grandson and it was so much fun 🤩 I picked up a second one for myself! Great fun and inexpensive rods. Used 3 years now.

[@151soccer]

I find using a double haul really helps this rod get much more distance without over burdening the rod tip, which is always a concern with fiberglass. This was the rod that effectively forced me to learn to double haul and I'm so thankful for it. It's a really fun rod to play around with

[@nathancottrill1363]

Late to the thread here but I just purchased this rod on a whim while at a local outdoor store here in Colorado. The 7’ 4wt for a back up and extra to let my kids learn on. I am a fan of Glass and own a Butterstick 5wt paired with an Redington Zero reel and an Orvis Superfine Glass in a 6wt paired with the Battenkill click Pawl. It’s what I learned on and all I’ve ever used. I slapped on the Courtland Peach Double Taper 444 line… ( The line cost twice as much as the rod.) It’s absolutly absurd how accurate and fun this set up is. Blew my mind. 💯

[@MrSofthackle]

I agree, I have an Eagle Claw 7’ 6 wt fiberglass rod that I purchased about 30 years ago. I only paid $20.00 for it’s been a great small stream rod.

[@joeanthony2312]

Ive had one for several years, it has been heavily abused and held up. Ive caught 10lb drum and carp, 5lb bass, a zillion brookies and rainbows, and several 15+lb blue cats on it, to name a few. I get stupid and throw six inch streamers on it every now and then, it is my favorite rod. I will agree that it is beat suited to small creeks and fish, and thats what i primarily use it for. Great review

[@oneman9781]

Jesus!!! Thank you for making this easier to understand. New to this and This is the rod I was put on.

[@robertlocke5427]

I use an Eagle claw 6' 6" telescopic fly rod for fishing from my sit-in kayak. Works great and packs away nicely when not in use.

[@Upnorthof48]

I have used the Featherlight for several years now, fun inexpensive rig. I use it most on small creeks here in MN catching River chubbs… jump like brookies, but not table fare! Nice review!!

[@rhondaspeelman1014]

Eagle Claw makes some great rods.

[@johng.4959]

Well done video! Thanks for reviewing equipment like this. I'm a long-time fisherman, but just getting into fly fishing. This rod seems very affordable and great for everyone. I'd really like to see a video or get your recommendations on a full set-up using this rod. (Reel, Line, etc.) I'm in AZ. and have fished the Salt river a few times but not with a fly rod. Thanks for your reviews! 👍

[@jimtanner4310]

Very good review. I have fished one for years

[@EagleClawFishing]

Thank you for the review and for fishing Eagle Claw!!!

[@RoryLynott]

Such an enjoyable rod to cast and to fish. I have the 7' 4wt and the 8' 5/6. Both are work horses.

[@quentinvaught5554]

What line do you like to use on the 7’ 4wt? I just got that one and very curious as to what fly line people are using and enjoying

[@RoryLynott]

@quentinvaught5554 I've tried a Scientific Anglers MPX 4 and an MPX 6. MPX lines are rated a half size heavy. Both worked well but I liked the 6 best. I'm sure a 5 would be great. I've just lawn cast them at this point. Glass is so forgiving, a working man's dream. The build on my 8' 5/6wt that I bought from circa 2015 is certainly better than this new 7' 4wt. The ferrules seem a little squirrely on the 7 footer as well. But for 25 bucks I won't quibble too much.

[@quentinvaught5554]

⁠​⁠@@RoryLynott thank you!

[@nathancottrill1363]

I put the Courtland Peach 444 Double Taper on my 7ft 4wt and it’s impeccable. It loads the rod so well and it really does allow you to get a little bit of a farther cast if you need. It lands soft and is very supple.

[@RoryLynott]

@nathancottrill1363 That's awesome! Love it. Did you go with the 4wt DT peach? Cortland Peach on glass, so good!! I had a 8' 7wt with a 6wt DT Peach. It was fantastic. I offeredfor an acquaintance to borrow it and never got it back.

[@123BV8]

Any other suggestions for line on the 3 wt 6’ 6”? See others have suggested Courtland Peach 444 dt. Any others suggestions would be appreciated, a high end and lower cost end?

[@sonnybedez7040]

You recommend a case for it

[@gemstatefisherman3409]

The rod ole mr Ryan Russel made enormously famous for a brief moment .

[@jorgen.zamora]

thank you for sharing this review! it is very useful.

[@intoflyfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardboyd2272]

Great review. What are your thoughts on over and under fly weights on this rod?

[@AndrewPrice-u8o]

Great info. Would like to know what you pair with this rod

[@DPM-dp9on]

Fly fishing answer to tenkara fishing. Perfect brook trout rod.

[@nline2blast722]

Ty

[@Bradyleemillerjr.]

can I use a standard Shakespeare fly reel?

[@johnwallace7694]

I bought 1 on a whim , @ Like all My Eagle Claw gear its great , Think it was $38.00 @ Sportsman's Warehouse .

[@landonbohinc8146]

Would you recommend the Redington Path or the Piscifun sword?

[@landonbohinc8146]

I’ve heard the reel and the line on the Redington path is meh. For the Piscifun I would buy the sword reel, rod and then everything else also from Piscifun.

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Hreat rod for the money

[@stevec5576]

Wind

[@stevec5576]

Of no use in any kind of breeze or end .

[@stevec5576]

Wind

[@intoflyfishing]

Ya glass and mix glass or slow action rods aren't going to punch through wind the same way as graphite.