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

In this Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Review, Danny goes over the components, the warranty, the build quality, the casting accuracy and much more.
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Danny has fished this rod extensively and even more since creating this video and in his expert opinion, the rod just gets better and better.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Review
01:05 The Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Details
01:55 The Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Components
03:15 The Casting Of Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod
04:10 The Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Blank Recovery Rate
04:58 The Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Line Control and Mending
05:35 The Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Target Fish Species
06:20 The Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Target Water Types
06:50 The Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod Warranty & After Sale Service
07:10 The Price Of The Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod
07:35 Who Is This Rod For?
08:20 My Personal Thoughts Of Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod
09:00 Outro
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[@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

[@oneman9781]

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

[@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. 💯

[@rhondaspeelman1014]

Eagle Claw makes some great rods.

[@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.

[@jimtanner4310]

Very good review. I have fished one for years

[@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! 👍

[@gemstatefisherman3409]

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

[@Bradyleemillerjr.]

can I use a standard Shakespeare fly reel?

[@richardboyd2272]

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

[@user-px9jm7gu9u]

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

[@jorgen.zamora]

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

[@intoflyfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nline2blast722]

Ty

[@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.

[@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.