How to Use the Happy Hooker

Set up your Happy Hooker in a few minutes. Watch the demo, follow the steps below, and read the safety notice before your first trip on the ice.

Watch the demo

See the Happy Hooker in action

Step by step

Step 1
Attach the loop
Attach the enclosed loop to the last eye of your fishing rod with a slipknot. Trim the ends.
Step 2
Extend the arm
Loosen the fluted knob, extend the arm to the desired length, and re-tighten the knob.
Step 3
Set up the base
Extend the rod holder, flip it up and lock it into the vertical position. Extend the stabilizers on each side.
Step 4
Place your rod
Place the rod into the rod holder.
Step 5
Set the trigger
Attach the loop to the hook-like trigger and set the trigger as shown. Set the tension on the triangular knob according to the size of fish you're fishing for.
Step 6
Drop your line
Place the fishing line in the Y trigger, down into the ice hole.
Step 7
Fine-tune the trigger
If the trigger system is slipping, you may need to tighten the hook trigger with a #20 Torx driver. If it is too tight, the loop will not come off the trigger. The trigger should be just tight enough to hold the striking position. Newer models have two knobs to address this.