Eagle Claw In Line Ice Reel review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

Brand	Eagle Claw
Material	Nylon
Hand Orientation	Left Hand
Color	Multicolor
Handle Material	Aluminum
Item Weight	0.35 Pounds
Bearing Material	Aluminum

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Nylon body and spool
Smooth Teflon drag
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Free spool release button
Star drag and line clicker
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Smooth Teflon drag

Eagle Claw In Line Ice Reel Nylon Body/Spool, 4+1 Ball bearings, 2:6:1, 4/45, 2/110, 1/270. Aluminium handle.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 5.5 x 3 inches; 5.6 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ ECILIR
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2013
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ EAGLE CLAW FISHING TACKLE CO.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CJJ99TS
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

Q:

Can I get the alluminum spool separate

Answer: I haven't seen just the spool separate. If that's important to you I'd go with the red version which is a bit more expensive but comes with that spool.

Answer: call phone# 720-941-8700 and ask for a spare spool i've ordered one they were very willing to help

Answer: Not that I've seen...

Q:

can it be used for left hand retrive?

Answer: It is a left hand retrieve, meaning you wind with the left hand. If needed you can switch it to right handed. Tight Lines. Darrin

Answer: They are made for left hand retrieve. If you want to flip it to a right hand retrieve you have to do a little mechanical work.

Answer: An internet search to "change eagle claw reel retrieve" will show you how. Mine was set up for a left hand retrieve right out of the box.

Answer: Yes,the handle is on the left. Very nice reel.

Answer: Yes I switched mine around...go to YouTube

Answer: yes

Q:

What is the line capacity of this reel? Thank you!

Answer: It's listed as 190 yards of 4 lbs test line. I put heavier line on and there was more than enough for fishing large pike.

Answer: I use about 50 yards of Fire Line Crystal Ice 4# test and it doesn't come close to filling the spool.

Q:

Does it have anti reverse?

Answer: Yes. Adjustable drag and on-off drag clicker.

Answer: Yes. Press button in middle of crank handle to disengage and then turn handle forward to engage

Answer: Yes... Just a flip of one of the buttons

Answer: Yes, it is always on and cannot be turned off.

Answer: No

Q:

How many bearings?

Answer: Enough

Q:

is this the magnum version of the reel? the picture looks like it but doesn't specify. the magnum has a much greater rate of retrieve.

Q:

Does this reel have a bait clicker feature?

Answer: It has an option for line clicker and does click upon reeling. I assume it would work for a bait clicker when line is taken out if the drag is set light enough, but not positive. Reel is not in my possession at the moment, it is at my lake cottage, so I can't double check that feature. It is a real nice smooth reel for the $$.

Answer: No

Answer: Yes it does

Q:

After using yhos i constantly get back lashing, is there some way to prevent this?

Answer: You can tighten the drag to prevent the back lash.

Answer: You should be able to tighten the drag on the reel. it makes it harder to let line out, though. I personally leave the reel lose and keep my hand lightly on the spool. It takes time to get used to it

Answer: i hope your not trying to cast this reel. its made for icefishing. when you release the spool it goes into freefall, for getting your bait down to fish.

Answer: Never had that problem. I presume you are not attempting to cast or flip, but just a straight down drop. The drop is free spool, then take a turn to engage the spool, it's always good to keep some tension on the line. Hope this helps..

Answer: A just the speed of descent and use your thumb on the spool

Answer: Tighten the spool tension

Q:

what is the gear ratio ?

Q:

Can you switch right to left retrieves

Answer: yes go to (blog/switching-inline-reel-left-right-hand-retrieve) can be either left or right hand retrieve nice reel

Answer: It comes left handed that's what I like so I didn't mess with it but there's a tackle shop in town said they changed some over so it can be done I just don't know how difficult it is. Hope this helps.

Answer: Yes you can. Tight Lines. Darrin

Answer: I have not had the need to do it, but yes it can be done. There is a video on youtube on how to do it.

Answer: Yes. I believe there is a video on utube describing the procedure.

Q:

Can you cast it

Answer: This reel is not really meant to be casted. It is made to feed line straight down for ice fishing.

Answer: No, it's for ice fishing. Get a baitcaster reel if you want to cast.

Answer: haven't used the reels yet but I don't thing the reel made for casting

Q:

Could you use this as a fly fishing reel?

Answer: Might be able to as it is free spooling.

Answer: I don't know why not but I wouldn't because the handle is a little big and might get in the way

Q:

How to get refund

Q:

Is this a push button release or manually pull line out?

Answer: It is a push button release but the easiest way to fish it is to hit the release button then pull out the line with one hand while a finger from the other hand keeps tension on the real. Very easy to do. I found the light lures I use ice fishing meant having the tension on the reel so loose that overruns would occur if you push the button and just let the lure free fall. Set the tension loose and manage the with your fingers.

Answer: Push button release

Answer: It does have a Free spool button. I think that is what you mean. You press a button and the line is released, and your Jig will drop.

Answer: Push button,then line spool free wheels so lure can fall down the ice hole.

Answer: Push button

Answer: Free spooling

Q:

What is the length of the mounting foot on the reel?

Answer: I don’t know about the land but all my 1000 spinning reels I’ve had on this and it fits them

Answer: its standard, just buy it, it is a very good quality reel, after all it says "eagle claw"

Q:

good for pike

Answer: not big ones, great for panfish etc.

Q:

is this reel right or left hand?

Answer: Out of the package it is left hand retrieve but it can be converted to right hand as well. Tight Lines. Darrin

Answer: left handed -to reel in line you have to use your left hand i see no way to make it a right handed reel

Answer: reel with left hand out of the box...

Answer: This reel is a standard Left Hand Retrieve but several people have put instructions on the internet to flip it to a Right Hand Retrieve. Its just like 5 small steps.

Q:

Does the line clicker always click or can it be turned off?

Answer: The clicker can be turned off. It only works when the drag is exceeded and the line is being pulled from the reel. It does not work during free-spool.

Answer: There is a sliding button which you can turn the clicker on or off.

Answer: Yes, the clicker can be turned off with the switch on the right side of the reel. Easy, peasy.

Answer: There’s a silver switch on the side of the rail that turns the clicker off handoff

Q:

what color is it?

Answer: Grey or carbon color

Answer: The picture is the one

Q:

can you pistol grip this reel

Answer: its meant to be used underneath the rod instead of on top like a regular pistol grip

Q:

Where is the reel manufactured?

Answer: I checked the reel and cannot find where it is manufactured. Check Sportsman's Guide cause that is where mine came from. I've used them for two years and they are well made.

kelly kurz : What You Need!

I does everything I want it to do. Better for bigger fish though as the drag doesn't adjust for lighter lines.

Amazon Customer : Rip off.

The reel spool slips won't wind back your bait or the fish. I used this reel four times. Almost costs the price of the reel to send back to Eagle Claw for repair. Consumer rip off.

Rita Booker : Five Stars

Perfect reel for crappie fishing with long pole

Amazon Customer : Excellent reel at a great price!

I was talked into buying one of these by my brother in law. What a great reel!! I absolutely loved it. Switching it from left hand to right hand is very easy. I let my son try it on our last trip and I never got it back the rest of the day! I have since ordered another one so we don’t have to fight over it. I’ve tried many inline reels and this one is great and very affordable! Don’t hesitate to try one. You won’t be disappointed.

jacob : Great service

Awesome real.

Eric R : Meh at best

Meh at best. For any avid adult ice angler that ises a pistol grip style, the crank handle is way too tight to the reel body and is uncomfortable. This reel could certainly use a longer reel stem which would make it far more comfortable. I had to file the inner spool face to stop it from rubbing against the body. I guess not too bad for the price but it’s certainly not the quality of something like a 13 fishing ice reel

Donald Grasser : Eagle Claw Inline Ice Reel is Left Handed

The picture of this product makes it look right handed and the description doesn't say otherwise. Since it is Left handed and not reversible, it won't work for me. I see others have the same issue with it. I expect better from Eagle Claw!

dannie yaple : Well worth it

Great reel stands up like a tip up when running for tip ups. Light weight great feel. My buddy has a 60 dollar reel. And can't tell the difference. He paid for more colors if you asked me.

Fernand Croteau : Four Stars

Très satisfait de ce moulinet à glace

Sawyer Berg : Nice In Line Reel

I picked up another pair of these reels for a pair of new custom panfish rods. The reels work real ice for the money and over all are a nice product. the two complaints that I have are there is no guard on the back of the rod to prevent your hand from rubbing against the spool when you are fishing. A little change in my grip and fishing with smaller gloves or no gloves at all seem to have fixed this. I also notice that due to a gap between the spool and the main frame, when jigging or setting the hook I have had the line fall out of the reel, then get wrapped around other parts of the reel, causing me to break the line when trying to retrieve. once I noticed this issue a little bit more care when I am fishing and I don't have these issues any more.

over all a good reel for the money just took a little bit of getting use to for me. Will purchase this reel to put on the next ice rod I decide to build.

Amazon Customer : Excellent reel at a great price!

I was talked into buying one of these by my brother in law. What a great reel!! I absolutely loved it. Switching it from left hand to right hand is very easy. I let my son try it on our last trip and I never got it back the rest of the day! I have since ordered another one so we don’t have to fight over it. I’ve tried many inline reels and this one is great and very affordable! Don’t hesitate to try one. You won’t be disappointed.

mtnmann44 : Baitcasters dream.

If you understand baitcaster. You'll love this type of reel. Keeps the memory out of the line. Comes off smooth. I have 2 now. And Im thinking about another in the near future.

Leonard T. : Good in line reel

Worked great. Smooth. The one I got was left handed. Not sure if there's an option so I had to switch the handle to the right side. You do have to disassemble the handle, pull out some parts and reverse a part. Put it back together and you're back in business. Not too difficult. Plenty of instructions on youtube. For $25 you can't beat it for an in line reel.

Mitch : Affordable reel with good drag system, for a fair price!

This item came quickly and was just as promised. Great, affordable reel with a good drag system. Excited to use it with my small (under 1/16th ounce ice fishing jigs) and not have to worry about the jig spinning (like with my other reels).

Billy : NOT just for Ice Fishing

This is a fine inline reel and quite the bargain. I bought one for me and one for my son. It performs exactly like it should. I haven't tried dropping anything lighter than a 1/16 oz jig but it certainly drops that with with ease and control-ability. In fact we will be using them in the South vertical jigging with lures from 1/16th ounce to 1/2 ounce and it has enough free fall tension adjustment to work well with anything in that range. Just be careful that you get the tension set right before dropping a heavy lure or it can backlash. It takes a bit of practice but easy enough to master. No more spool memory issues from the small diameter spools of a baitcast reel and no more twisting that often occurs using a spinning reel. Of course this can't replace either of those reels for casting but for vertical jigging it's hands down better than other type reels. Given the performance you get for such a small investment it's a great deal on a good reel.

james s. : Good reel for shallow water

Nice reel for the money

Amazon Customer : Smooth reel

I liked the reel, I use it for crappie fishing on a long pole. I did have to switch the reel to a right handed retrieve which can be done after You watch a video on YouTube. Does take some getting use to

Bob Gamwell : Great reel.

I have 4 of these reels, very happy with them.

Bubba : Liking this so far.

So far so good.

Bob N. : Drag motor smooth.

Line gets caught in the internal workings of the reel.

Seymorebutts : Non freespool

Do these reels lock in place without free spooling?

Martin Wales : Haven't got a chance to fish with it yet but not being able to mount it on my favorite ice rod is a big problem

Reel shoe is very thick and long wont fit in any of my 3 ice rods that have threaded reel seats.
Haven't got a chance to fish with it yet but not being able to mount it on my favorite ice rod is a big problem.

Sawyer Berg : Nice In Line Reel

I picked up another pair of these reels for a pair of new custom panfish rods. The reels work real ice for the money and over all are a nice product. the two complaints that I have are there is no guard on the back of the rod to prevent your hand from rubbing against the spool when you are fishing. A little change in my grip and fishing with smaller gloves or no gloves at all seem to have fixed this. I also notice that due to a gap between the spool and the main frame, when jigging or setting the hook I have had the line fall out of the reel, then get wrapped around other parts of the reel, causing me to break the line when trying to retrieve. once I noticed this issue a little bit more care when I am fishing and I don't have these issues any more.

over all a good reel for the money just took a little bit of getting use to for me. Will purchase this reel to put on the next ice rod I decide to build.

Alex L. Masters : Four Stars

really enjoy this real. Good response and easy to use.

Donald Winsley : an excellent reel at an excellent price

I have five of these reels now and ice fish with nothing else. Weather 2lb test for gills or 6lb for walleyes, it will do the job you need to be done, Catch Fish>

Shmuggs : Disappointed

Bought 2 of these reels. Neither one works.

Mitch : Affordable reel with good drag system, for a fair price!

This item came quickly and was just as promised. Great, affordable reel with a good drag system. Excited to use it with my small (under 1/16th ounce ice fishing jigs) and not have to worry about the jig spinning (like with my other reels).

Shmuggs : Disappointed

Bought 2 of these reels. Neither one works.

John Snyder : ive bought 4 off these and i really like the level wined real

ive bought 4 off these and i really like the level wined real. its all i use for icefishing now.

marcello minichillo : Five Stars

Works perfect nothing wrong

Daniel Boutin : Buy something else

Very poor braking system.

Eric R : Meh at best

Meh at best. For any avid adult ice angler that ises a pistol grip style, the crank handle is way too tight to the reel body and is uncomfortable. This reel could certainly use a longer reel stem which would make it far more comfortable. I had to file the inner spool face to stop it from rubbing against the body. I guess not too bad for the price but it’s certainly not the quality of something like a 13 fishing ice reel

Jay : Well designed

Great reel, I would buy another one.

Billy : NOT just for Ice Fishing

This is a fine inline reel and quite the bargain. I bought one for me and one for my son. It performs exactly like it should. I haven't tried dropping anything lighter than a 1/16 oz jig but it certainly drops that with with ease and control-ability. In fact we will be using them in the South vertical jigging with lures from 1/16th ounce to 1/2 ounce and it has enough free fall tension adjustment to work well with anything in that range. Just be careful that you get the tension set right before dropping a heavy lure or it can backlash. It takes a bit of practice but easy enough to master. No more spool memory issues from the small diameter spools of a baitcast reel and no more twisting that often occurs using a spinning reel. Of course this can't replace either of those reels for casting but for vertical jigging it's hands down better than other type reels. Given the performance you get for such a small investment it's a great deal on a good reel.

topwatertrl : Love this reel for vertical dabbling crappie out brush. of bru

Put this on my 13' long crappie dabbling rods to reach out and do vertical presentation into brush and trees. Fantastic reels for this purpose. Much better than spinning reels as you can push spool release button and when friction adjust setting is set by you to match weight of jig can let lure drop slowly to desired depth and then reengage spool to put lure right in front of target fish. Set drag tight and just lift your catch right up out of the brush with your long rod. A must have for this type presentation. Will work on fly rods for same presentation when crappie fishing.

Mark Landa : Good In-line reel

This Eagle Claw ice reel is a good value for the price.

mtnmann44 : Baitcasters dream.

If you understand baitcaster. You'll love this type of reel. Keeps the memory out of the line. Comes off smooth. I have 2 now. And Im thinking about another in the near future.

Eric R : Meh at best

Meh at best. For any avid adult ice angler that ises a pistol grip style, the crank handle is way too tight to the reel body and is uncomfortable. This reel could certainly use a longer reel stem which would make it far more comfortable. I had to file the inner spool face to stop it from rubbing against the body. I guess not too bad for the price but it’s certainly not the quality of something like a 13 fishing ice reel

Dennis : Great reel! Jig drops like a rock...

My boys and I love these reels! You can drop a small jog right now to the bottom without having to pull out line. It gets you right back down to the fish ASAP! Also less twist in your line.

james s. : Good reel for shallow water

Nice reel for the money

Bob Gamwell : Great reel.

I have 4 of these reels, very happy with them.

TIMOTHY MCCARTHY : Fantastic reel

I liked this reel so much I bought 2 more

Bradley D Trisdale : They work great

Great reels for the price

Lisa Petersson : Takes some getting used to

I have used spinners for so long that this takes some getting used to. I'm not a big fan of having to tighten, loosen, tighten the drag every time I lower a jig. I do like the big handle, especially when it's cold enough to need gloves. Good product for the money spent. Thanks

Rita Booker : Five Stars

Perfect reel for crappie fishing with long pole

Jeremy : Highly recommend over ice spinning reels

Put this on one of my ice fishing rods. It’s super nice. The free fall is really smooth. With 1/8 ounce jig it falls right to the bottom without having to assist. Much easier to use than the original spinning reel and I don’t get line twist.

jdawg : Five Stars

Awesome reel

Lisa Petersson : Takes some getting used to

I have used spinners for so long that this takes some getting used to. I'm not a big fan of having to tighten, loosen, tighten the drag every time I lower a jig. I do like the big handle, especially when it's cold enough to need gloves. Good product for the money spent. Thanks

Ashley Schoenborn : Only works with light mono

This only works with light mono. The drag is a pain too

Ol.P. : Five Stars

Worked exellent

Eagle Claw In Line Ice Reel review and price compare 2025

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Questions about Eagle Claw In Line Ice Reel

Can I get the alluminum spool separate

can it be used for left hand retrive?

What is the line capacity of this reel? Thank you!

Does it have anti reverse?

How many bearings?

is this the magnum version of the reel? the picture looks like it but doesn't specify. the magnum has a much greater rate of retrieve.

Does this reel have a bait clicker feature?

After using yhos i constantly get back lashing, is there some way to prevent this?

what is the gear ratio ?

Can you switch right to left retrieves

Can you cast it

Could you use this as a fly fishing reel?

How to get refund

Is this a push button release or manually pull line out?

What is the length of the mounting foot on the reel?

good for pike

is this reel right or left hand?

Does the line clicker always click or can it be turned off?

what color is it?

can you pistol grip this reel

Where is the reel manufactured?

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