Eagle Claw Baitholder Hooks (Style 181) – Bronze Finish When it comes to versatility on the water, the Eagle Claw Baitholder Hook (Style 181) is the gold standard for anglers of all skill levels. Specifically engineered to keep your bait exactly where it belongs—on the hook—these offset hooks feature two sharp barbs along the shank. This design prevents soft baits like nightcrawlers, leeches, and power bait from sliding down or bunching up during long casts or in heavy current. Forged from high-carbon steel and featuring a classic bronze finish, the 181 series offers the perfect balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and a natural look underwater. Whether you are targeting panfish in a local pond or rigging up for larger bass and catfish, our stock of sizes from #12 through 2/0 ensures you have the right hardware for the job. Quick Reference Size & Pack Chart Hook Size Typical Target Fish Quantity Per Pack Finish #12 – #8 Panfish, Trout, Perch 10 Hooks Bronze #6 – #2 Walleye, Smallmouth Bass 10 Hooks Bronze #1 Large Bass, Small Catfish 10 Hooks Bronze 1/0 – 2/0 Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Pike 8 Hooks Bronze Pro Tip: The "Worm Thread" Technique To maximize the effectiveness of the dual shank barbs, thread your worm up past the second barb so the "head" of the bait sits against the eye of the hook. This keeps the profile straight and prevents smaller "bait thieves" from pulling the worm off without hitting the point.
