A messenger wire hanger includes a body having integral first, middle, and hook portions. The hook portion is in the shape of a hook adapted to hook over a messenger wire. The body defines a first opening between the first portion and the middle portion and a second opening between the middle portion and the hook portion. A lashing strap has a first portion and a second portion with the first portion of the lashing strap being disposed in the first opening of the body and the second portion of the lashing strap being disposed in the second opening of the body. Another configuration uses three openings with a second pawl extending between the second and third openings to define a tortuous path for the lashing strap.