Mike Hopp of Sioux Falls, SD was inspired to create the Minnow Hopper while fishing with minnows over 20 years ago. After years of product designing, redesigning, and testing, he has created and brought to anglers everywhere a game-changing and innovative product. No angler will ever have to touch a minnow again with Mike’s patented Minnow Catch system. Your bait will be more feisty and more alive than ever before.