If your rod holder sets the hook, why carry bulky jaws and tip-ups at all?
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The SUNFRAN Patent-Pending Hooksetter is an auto hooksetter, tip-up, and rod holder in one compact device — with no line rerouting or rod bending required. Mount it on a bucket lid, inside an ice house, or on a boat rail. Perfect for ice fishing and open-water fishing. It’s time to forget tip-ups and tip-downs.
KEY FEATURES
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Auto Hookset (Built-In)
Mechanical trigger instantly sets the hook the moment a fish strikes. -
No Line Rerouting or Rod Bending
Fish with your rod and reel exactly as you normally would — no clips, flags, line handling. -
Adjustable Sensitivity
Fine-tune bite sensitivity easily by turning a thumb screw. -
Bucket-Ready
Mounts on a standard 5-gallon bucket lid — ideal for ice fishing. Drill a single 1/4" hole on the lid, then hand-tighten using the included bolt, washer, and wing nut. Remove wing nut to pack everything neatly into the bucket when you’re done. -
RV / Ice House / Ice Castle Ready
Compatible with a full-motion adjustable wall or cabinet-door mount, such as the WALI RV TV Mount . Lockable, collapsible, and removable. Mounting hardware sold separately. -
Takes Up Virtually No Space
You already need a rod holder — this replaces it. Mounts on boats like a standard rod holder, and in ice houses or RVs using a compact, removable TV-style arm. No bulky setups or space-hogging “jaws.” -
Attach a Bell
Integrated “ears” allow you to clip on a bell for an audible strike alert. -
Foldable Design
Simple, compact, and easy to pack and go. -
Built Tough for All Seasons
Designed for cold-weather ice fishing and rugged open-water use. -
Smart Jigger Compatible
Works with SUNFRAN Smart Jigger in slow-jigging mode for ice fishing.
Manual: SUNFRAN Hooksetter User’s Guide (PDF)
NOTES
- Usually ships the next business day.
- Rod & Reel Compatibility. Works with most rods and reels. Supports rod diameters up to 1.18" (30mm) and reel stem widths up to 0.79" (20mm).
- Some videos feature an earlier version of the Hooksetter. While the appearance may differ slightly, the function and hook-setting action are the same.
- Hooksetter only. Accessories and other products shown in photos or videos are sold separately.
- SUNFRAN Smart Jigger sold separately.
- Patent pending.
- If you are looking for the original rod holder, it can be found here
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Every SUNFRAN Hooksetter is covered by a worry-free lifetime warranty. If a part ever wears out or breaks, simply send a photo to support@sunfran.com and we’ll send you a replacement — no questions asked.
SUNFRAN Product Compatibility & Use-Case Guide
| Product | What It Is | When to Use | Works With |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNFRAN Hooksetter | Mechanical hook-setter that also functions as a tip-up and rod holder. | Hands-free hook-setting for ice or open water, light to heavy loads, all seasons. | Smart Jigger |
| SUNFRAN Smart Jigger | Programmable auto jigger that records and replays your cadence. | Jigging, trolling, and ice fishing to attract fish automatically. | Hooksetter (mounted on top) |