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Eye Strike Fishing

Predators Strike The Eye
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Our products are built around a simple concept, that a fish is more likely to strike an artificial lure with an oversized eye.  We take pride in our high-end fishing products made of simply the best components available.  Try them, and you will believe that Predators Strike The Eye!
Ralph and Dave Gator Trout
Ralph and Dave with a gator trout

Our business was founded in 2014 by Dave Fladd and Ralph Phillips.  Ralph is one of the pioneers of inshore fishing in Charleston, SC.  Back in the early 70’s, he was one of three inshore guides.  Over his 40+ years of experience he has also guided offshore, won tournaments, been featured in magazines, etc.  His experience in what works out on the water is unmatched.  Dave is an avid inshore angler and engineer who uses his analytical and problem solving skills in product development – and on the water.   In many ways we are alike, but in more ways we are different.  Our differences are our strength, and makes for a great partnership.  We are strictly artificial bait fishermen.  As Ralph likes to say “If you catch a fish using bait, it doesn’t count.  You’re feeding the fish”.  We can teach you how to understand where the fish are and why, and how to present an artificial bait in a way that induces a strike.  For us, it’s all about the strike and knowing it is your skill that fooled the fish into biting.  If you find us out on the water, you will see us fishing our own products, along with Z-Man ElaZtech lures.  

History   One day while fishing Ralph mentioned that he always wished he had a jig head with an over-sized eye, since large eyed lures worked so well offshore.  So, we decided to make one – and started our business, Ralph Phillips Inshore Productions, LLC.  We set out to design the perfect jig head for Charleston fishing and had a custom hand-mold made.  Thus was born the Trout Eye 3/16 oz jig head.  We started making them and distributing them to local tackle shops.  We literally hand-poured them 6-at-a-time and ran the business out of Dave’s house.  Our friend Daniel Nussbaum, President of Z-Man Fishing Products, was using our jigs personally and asked if they could include them as part of the Z-Man product line.  The rest is a blur, as we began to have our products distributed around the world almost overnight!  It’s been an honor to be associated with Z-Man and see people from all around the USA and beyond using our products to transform their catch ratios in saltwater and fresh.  Our jigs have caught almost every fish that swims, it seems.  We have since added 5 other product lines offering almost any jig imaginable, and more to come!  More information about the Eye Strike Fishing Team can be found below –

Contact Us

Phone:  (843) 324-4272
Sales Inquiries:  sales@eyestrikefishing.com
Customer Service:  customerservice@eyestrikefishing.com
Mailing Address:  Eye Strike Fishing  |  7341B Peppermill Parkway  |  North Charleston, SC 29418

Ralph Phillips, Partner

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Dave Fladd, Partner

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Dylan Tarducci, Team Eye Strike

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David Teran, Team Eye Strike

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Judson Brock, Team Eye Strike

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Mike Kachman, Team Eye Strike

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Bradford Beavers, Team Eye Strike

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Eric Hines, Team Eye Strike

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Daniel Mancari, Team Eye Strike

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Dave Jaskiewicz, Team Eye Strike

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Dan Cantrell, Team Eye Strike

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Medell Medrano, Team Eye Strike

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Tanya Dowdy, Team Eye Strike

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Capt. Matt Chipperfield, Team Eye Strike

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Tanner Deas, Team Eye Strike

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How do I become a member of Team Eye Strike?

We get this question every day.  We choose who to offer to join our Team based on a few core principles.  Our team members check the following boxes:

  • They are true ambassadors of our products.  This means if you check their tackle box or what’s on their line, our products are there.  They believe in them and use them because of it.  We are turned off by “fake” product ambassadors who tout the products of their sponsors as if they are the best thing ever – until the next sponsor comes along…  In other words, the love for our products preceded the sponsorship
  • They are sportsmen.  This means that they are conservation-minded and concerned for the future of our fisheries.  This is evidenced by their actions, not their words
  • They are good photographers and active on social media.  Our advertising and marketing is heavily social media based.  Our team members create interesting and compelling content
  • Last but not least, they are good people.  We want people who we are proud to have represent us.  Again, this is based on actions, not words.

So, if you think you might be our next Team Member, our advice to you is to keep doing what you’re doing.  We pay attention, and sooner or later, we will notice you.  You never know, we may reach out to you to ask if you would like to join our Team

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