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CtFishinGuy · Joined: 18 Nov 2012 Posts: 63 Location: New Britain, CT

Product Fundraiser Tournament

Ok guys, I am compelled to share my compiled efforts and my ultimate goal with you - I have developed a product that I want on the shelves in stores next year! What is it?! It's the Strikemate Sensor System! A slim-line designed sensor that attaches to almost any tip-up which will send a signal to a hand-held device that "beeps" to let you know a flag is up!

This link will further explain the product and the intended application:
http://www.strikemate.com/StrikeMate_Product.pps

I have spent the last year making EVERY attempt to locate investors for this product, but I cannot afford the expense to have this prototyped. I was thinking of having a fundraising tournament to raise funds to cover the cost of prototyping this new innovative product and wanted to get some input!

I would call this tournament: StrikeMate IceFest

I'm not sure on the specs yet, but I figure if I can host a huge tournament (maybe on Candlewood) and get in touch with some product sponsors to supply product for prizes that it is VERY possible I could have my new product prototyped!

I'm going ALL OUT on this as I have nothing to lose and all to gain! So, help me out here and give me your thoughts! I really want to put something together soon!

icefishingnewbie · Joined: 18 Dec 2011 Posts: 275 Location: Haddam, CT

I think its a great idea and you should have tournament for it but wherever there is ice mabey we can mix it in with the ctfishtalk outing to.

CtFishinGuy · Joined: 18 Nov 2012 Posts: 63 Location: New Britain, CT

Anything is possible at this point - I will keep all doors open on this one! Smile

NorthEastFisherman · Joined: 27 May 2012 Posts: 582

I dont know much about inventing and stuff but your product sounds like its never been made before so id trademark it or whatever you do so someone WITH lots of money wont steal the idea and make money off it. One last thing, maybe you should go on sharktank or something hahaha.
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CtFishinGuy · Joined: 18 Nov 2012 Posts: 63 Location: New Britain, CT

haha!....let me tell you my fellow ice walker.....

I have submitted this idea to sharktank multiple times without response (because it's not patented) - I have submitted this for consideration to the company who produced the "Snuggie", but it wasn't their type of product they wanted to invest in - *sigh*

Over the past year, I have composed so many letters to angel investors, various websites, etc. that I am just running into walls because I can't produce the funding to prototype it - once that happens, I can splatter this over the internet without "hiding" it so much.

I will tell you this though - this product will dominate the industry as I introduce technology to the sport of ice fishing and eliminate "babysitting" tip-ups forever!....lol

NorthEastFisherman · Joined: 27 May 2012 Posts: 582

Darn, it sounds like a great idea! I always am looking around at each tip up every few minutes or so to see if ones up. This would be especially good for us shanty users that dont have large viewing windows.
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CtFishinGuy · Joined: 18 Nov 2012 Posts: 63 Location: New Britain, CT

I won't know until I try, right? Smile

- I thank you for your kind words of support!

PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

I found this with a quick Google search:

http://www.strikesensor.com/index.iml
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CtFishinGuy · Joined: 18 Nov 2012 Posts: 63 Location: New Britain, CT

Yes...I have found that one and another type - neither of them compare to what I have produced...I created a product comparison as well Wink

icefishingnewbie · Joined: 18 Dec 2011 Posts: 275 Location: Haddam, CT

Well i think you should have a deminstration of it at your tourney Very Happy

CtFishinGuy · Joined: 18 Nov 2012 Posts: 63 Location: New Britain, CT

I wish I could - I am putting this tourney together to raise funds to produce a "working prototype" or I would love to demonstrate it - the only thing I have to show people right now is the PowerPoint presentation file I put together.

CtFishinGuy · Joined: 18 Nov 2012 Posts: 63 Location: New Britain, CT

Asking for Assistance....

As all of you know who have read my intentiont to have a fundraising derby for my new product, I would like to know if you could refer me to indivuals who could provide me help with setup materials for this derby (example: tables, chairs, etc.) as I don't have any contacts right now for this.

So please email me any contact info as this is greatly appreciated!

Amotha · Joined: 09 Nov 2012 Posts: 45

if i understand you correctly you said you dont have a prototype?? no one is going to invest in you if they cant actually hold what you making...last seems like it has already been done as peco stated...i looked at your powwer point and it whatever you were saying about radio frequencies made no sense to the average joe...good luck but i wouldnt quit ur day job just yet

CtFishinGuy · Joined: 18 Nov 2012 Posts: 63 Location: New Britain, CT

I welcome your opinion but can only respect it if you were educated enough to actually READ what I had posted....

I clearly stated that I am coordinating this event to produce funds FOR the prototype so I CAN introduce it to investors.

Now, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I've heard enough of them to know that I now only hear my voice - and my voice says I am going to do it regardless of public opinion.

Again, I do thank you and hope you understand my intention Smile

icefishingnewbie · Joined: 18 Dec 2011 Posts: 275 Location: Haddam, CT

I'll be honest i am al for this event and this product Very Happy

First off i use polar style tip ups because in my opinion they are better. With that being said when i ice fish deep snow i can barely see them. So the alarm would be very helpful.. Smile

I am a proud supporter of the strikemate alarm system.