Pete Maina

Pete Maina is one of the most respected voices in muskie and northern pike fishing, not because he chases attention, but because he’s spent a lifetime earning trust on the water. His dedication to fishing isn’t seasonal or selective. It’s constant. Decades of time chasing apex predators across North America have shaped an angler who understands big fish, big water, and what it takes to do things the right way.

What truly sets Pete apart is how he communicates. His straightforward approach, rooted in unfiltered honesty, has earned him a reputation as a straight shooter in an industry that doesn’t always reward candor. Pete doesn’t sugarcoat results, and he doesn’t hype gear or tactics that don’t hold up under real pressure. Anglers trust him because he tells them what works, what doesn’t, and why.

That authenticity carries through everything Pete does, from his writing to television appearances, speaking engagements, and product collaboration. He has a rare ability to translate years of hard-earned experience into insight anglers can actually use, while staying grounded in conservation, ethics, and respect for the resource. Pete has long been a vocal advocate for responsible fisheries and fish handling, believing that protecting the future of the sport is part of being a serious angler.

Pete’s partnership with Eagle Claw is built on shared values. A commitment to quality. A respect for tradition. And a belief in accountability and doing things the right way. Pete fishes gear he believes in, from a company that stands behind what it makes. That alignment makes the relationship easy to understand. When Pete puts his name behind something, anglers know it’s been tested honestly and backed without compromise.