Eagle Claw In Line Ice Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

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
Spool tension adjustment
Free spool release button
Star drag and line clicker
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Smooth Teflon drag

product description

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

product details

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

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Questions about Eagle Claw In Line Ice Reel

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...

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

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.

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

How many bearings?

Answer: Enough

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?

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

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

what is the gear ratio ?

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.

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

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

How to get refund

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

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"

good for pike

Answer: not big ones, great for panfish etc.

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.

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

what color is it?

Answer: Grey or carbon color

Answer: The picture is the one

can you pistol grip this reel

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

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.

Product reviews of Eagle Claw In Line Ice Reel

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

Dale Voice : Good but not perfect!

I have found this reel to be a very good ice fishing reel but I would make some changes to it. First, there is no reason for the double handle on thios reel. I have removed half of the handle which makes the reel lighter and less cumbersome. The star for the drag controll could be smaller also to reduce weight. Overall this reel has functioned very well so far this winter and I have caught over 200 Bluegills with it!

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>

Mark : great reel

liked the size of it

Dale Voice : Good but not perfect!

Thomas Brace : Great product!

Nice reel. Very smooth payout. Fast retrieve.
One complaint: the line will easily unravel and find its way around the spindle, requiring removal of the reel to untangle.
I will buy again.

Robert R Paris III : Not worth the money

Very cheap and feels like.it is.grinding most of the time mr crappy sells a inline reel for.cheaper that is better quality

jacob : Great service

Awesome real.

Doug H. : Good ice reel

I have two of these and while the retrieve could be a little faster, all in all very nice reel.

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.

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.

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.

Susan Walker : Five Stars

I loved it works great but the ice melted too fast to try it fully.

Mark : great reel

liked the size of it

fish monster : what a reel

best reel i have found for ice fishing

JB : Button that releases spool fell off

First trip out button that releases spool fell off and down the hole in ice. reel now useless. looks like it was threaded on but couldn't have been tightened.

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.

Kevin Massenburg : Hooked up

I really enjoy this product very we’ll built work just as described

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

Shmuggs : Disappointed

Bought 2 of these reels. Neither one works.

Fernand Croteau : Four Stars

Très satisfait de ce moulinet à glace

Carter : Good reel for the price

Overall a good reel for the price, but the drag adjustment is hard to get right for mid sized fish

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.

Jay : Well designed

Great reel, I would buy another one.

L.Lum : Great when it works

this was my first experience with this type of reel. Had this for one season of ice fishing, and the line keeps slipping past the line guard and gets tangled in your reel. If left unnoticed it gets in the gears and jams up the reel. Unless you take it completely apart to clean out the gears it doesn't last long. Worked fine when not tangled.

DALE S. : worked once until I got a fish on

Reel slips and doesn't stay in gear. I took it apart and everything looks fine until I replace the retaining cap then the gears don't seat fully to engage the reel. Going to try another one in case this is a lemon.

Susan Walker : Five Stars

I loved it works great but the ice melted too fast to try it fully.

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.

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.

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.

Jeremy : Highly recommend over ice spinning 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.

jac_amazon_user : Works great - Great value

Inline reels are the "cat's meow" for ice fishing. These are an exceptional value compared to some other more expensive models that I have.

Amazon Customer : its working

replaced old reel

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>

Hannah G : Great buy

A great product at a bargain price.

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).

Robert R Paris III : Not worth the money

Very cheap and feels like.it is.grinding most of the time mr crappy sells a inline reel for.cheaper that is better quality

doug mcmurdo : what is the size mag,reg ,micro

weight, free spool tension, very sensitive to temp

kristopher : You're buying this because you don't want to spend $80 on a reel.

For that fact its easily a 5 star purchase. This is a great reel. The unit itself is a little heavy but again, for the price it's more than acceptable. I've fished all kinds of jigs with this reel and it drops everything smoothly. I've only had one tangle from an over-spool and it was because I was rushing it. I've got it paired with a 13 Fishing Tickle Stick UL and it slays. Don't hesitate to buy this if you're looking for functionality at a bargain price. Worth every penny in my book!

Seymorebutts : Non freespool

Do these reels lock in place without free spooling?

Bob Gamwell : Eagle Claw Reel

Have not used any of the reels (purchased 3) awaiting this winter's fishing season. The reels do appear to be well made, have a smooth action but not action tested by me to date. Purchased this brand because it has a very simple action (less moving parts), unlike my old spinning reels that tend to freeze-up.

DA : Great quality reel.

Awesome ice fishing reel. I purchased this reel for my dad as a Christmas present. We ice fish for pike and walleye mostly and this reel has been excellent. The quick drop spool feature is extremely useful dropping the hook and bait down the holes and the adjustable drag is sufficient even for fighting larger fish. My dad already wants another similar reel and my friend already purchased one for himself. It was easy to change the reel direction for right hand reel. Glad I got this reel!

Amazon Customer : Excellent reel at a great price!

jdawg : Five Stars

Awesome reel

marcello minichillo : Five Stars

Works perfect nothing wrong

Amazon Customer : Excellent reel at a great price!

J. Flagstad : Really good reel for the money

I like the straight line reel aspect. The line has gotten off to the side of the reel (either side) and gotten wrapped up but was able to get it unwrapped and back in action without too much trouble. I have not used a more expensive version of this type of reel, so I don't have any comparison in that aspect.

***♥️*** : Broke quick

It broke the first time my son used it.

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