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That contraption has a STRICT purpose...NAIFC!!!

I give kudos to the inventors and their ability to modify their style of fishing. As far as myself using one...I would give it a shot as long as I didn't have to put my LX-5 or FL-18 in it laugh

I hope they do well selling them. As far as stupid or useless...I know people that are all of that wink

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Originally Posted By: Eskimoman
You guys better watch what you say if that product is a sponsor here. If not then I would be willing to say its good in thought but doesnt look too practacle.

Sniff Sniff Wah............ You really didnt just say that did you.. sleep Or maybe you looking to be a Pro Staffer whistlelaugh

Short and sweet - we as mods do not have to support or promote any products. All we are here for is to make sure "forum policy" is followed...

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Kind of a to each his own! Lot's of people thought the Wright brothers fell off there rockers also.

Your absolutey Wright:) partner... laugh Like flashers and the modern ice fishing revolution, things change and manufacturers change and provide better products. A clear example in this scenario regarding mobility is purpose, intent and flexability.

For years we rip holes grab a rod and scoop and walk from hole to hole with flasher in hand and it's been great and continues to be a very effective way to move. Fishing tournaments like the NAIFC and staying efficient and in the hole as much as possible your faced with time constraints and keeping your fish alive. Running back and forth to your fish trap bucket, wastes time and makes you less efficient while fishing these tournaments. The Sonic Ice Hopper gives you the ultimate in efficiency so you can stay in that "Hot" hole longer with less traffic on top of pressured shallow water fish, less movement on top will help you.

The designers have come up with a safe way to transport your sonar and protect your transducer with the plastic mesh well. As in any new product it's evolving with more and more innovations. Break down is simple as well. You can break it down and put the entire assembly inside the bucket in seconds, along with rod holders, scoop and auger you are the ultimate in lightweight flasher fishing. Early ice and late ice this system will catch on..

We are inundated with deep snow in central New York and if your a walker like most of us are it makes sense. I know that there are days when fishing in your trap is the only resort, weather and high winds but having another option to be more efficient is a good thing.

The Sonic Ice Hopper gives you that versatility and I am happy to say that I stand behind this product. Your Bobbers Down has them available on there web site. I am 6' tall and would recommend the XL hopper and a 6 gallon bucket and there is a Sport model for shorter fisherman as well.

I have been playing with a slotted seat for sliding fish in the bucket and bought one of those $12 HT Foam seats that sit on top of a bucket and let me tell you I would not recommend this seat for anyone over 200 pds, mine split the first day I used it. I am modifying the HT seat as we speak with 1" plywood instead of the 3/8" plywood that these seats come standard with.

Here's another good scenario where I would have liked the Sonic Ice Hopper, walking and walleye fishing. Frank and I know how bad Lewis Point can get with slush build up and hard travel with machines. That day fishing for eyes I would have loved to have this set-up. Dragging my fish trap through all that snow and slush I felt like I was gonna have a heart attack and it would have been so much easier carry my Sonic Ice Hopper and my hand auger.

If you fish with a flasher and can't afford a fish trap style house or just like being outdoors while fishing and enjoying your surroundings this unit is the most efficient of it's time.

The price is right as far as value and the support structure for your flasher and battery are simple, strong and super light weight.

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Great to hear Jerry. Listen guys still free shipping on these for my guys just tell him CNY Tim sent you. Glad to see you guys taking advantage of this quality product. Kyle, Frank and Jay are ready drop dime soon. If you need any help let me know..

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Tuzzy took some pictures of some modifications for the battery compartment and the power cord cabeling on his Sonic Ice Hopper. Well done Tuzzy!

Battery compartment - drilled and fastened, #10 stainless screw/fender washer over strap inside secured with locking nut.

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Drilled 1/2" hole for 1/2" rubber grommet for power cord connection from head to battery compartment.

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These modifications were designed to have a full lid instead of a cut-out like mine...

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