01 · CONDITIONS
A score for right now
Every variable that matters — tide velocity, pressure trend, moon, wind, bait — collapsed into one fishing rating. Updated every six minutes.
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FOR ANGLERS WHO DON'T GUESS
Fish smarter.Plan faster.
Tackle reads tides, pressure, moon, and bait activity, then tells you the two-hour window worth driving for. No spreadsheets. No guessing.
Fishing sources we monitor
Field & StreamSalt StrongFlorida SportsmanOn The WaterWired
Liveweather, tide, and solunar inputs
AIfish ID and trip-planning assistant
iPhonefree to download on the App Store
190+species supported
WHY TACKLE
Every variable that matters. One number that tells you to go.
We didn’t build another tide app. We built the brain anglers wished they had.
02 · FISH ID
Identify any fish, instantly
Snap, scan, or tap. Common Snook, Red Drum, Speckled Trout — Tackle names what you caught and links straight to its species hub.
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03 · CAPTAIN AI
A guide in your pocket
Ask anything — tide times, the right bait for slack water, where the snook hold on a falling tide. Captain Tackle answers in seconds.
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04 · WIND & MAP
See the weather, not just read it
A live wind map of your coast, satellite + tide overlays, and the spots you’ve saved — all on one screen so you know where to fish before you leave the dock.
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THE APP
Open it. Read it. Go.
Your home screen is one number. Tap once for the why. Tap again for the playbook. Designed for one-handed use on a rocking boat at 5:30 AM.
- ✓ Bite score updates every six minutes from NOAA + the app
- ✓ Solunar majors and minors in your local time
- ✓ Notifications when your zone hits 8.0 or higher
- ✓ Works offline once you’ve cached your spots
PRODUCT NOTES
Useful fishing guidance, without promises.
Planning tool, not a promise
Use Tackle to compare weather, tide, moon, pressure, and local context before choosing when to fish.
Designed for trip decisions
The app brings conditions, fish ID, catch notes, and practical guidance into one place for iPhone anglers.
Local checks still matter
Fishing regulations and conditions change. Verify official rules and what you see on the water before you act.
Built for evidence, not folklore
Use weather, tides, solunar timing, fish ID, and catch notes as planning signals — then adjust based on what you see on the water.
FROM THE LOG
Field reports from people who actually fish.
GEAR REVIEWS
Baitcasting vs Spinning Reels: The Real Difference
A no-BS breakdown of baitcasting and spinning reels. When each one wins, when each one loses, and how to pick the right reel for your fishing style.
FISHING TIPS
Best Bass Lures in 2026: What to Throw by Season and Water Clarity
FISHING TIPS
Best Fishing Baits for Freshwater: Complete Guide
QUESTIONS
Things people ask before they download.
Yes — all conditions, the bite score, your catch log, and species playbooks are free forever. We have a Pro tier for power features (multi-spot tracking, advanced solunar, captain tools) but you'll never hit a paywall on the basics.
Anywhere with NOAA tide data and basic weather coverage — that's most of the US coast and Great Lakes. Inland reservoirs work for everything except tide. We're rolling out international markets through 2026.
The bite score is a planning signal, not a guarantee. It combines weather, tide, moon, pressure, and local context so you can compare windows before choosing where to spend your time.
No. Locations you log are private to you by default. Community catches are blurred to neighborhood-level (≈1 sq mi) and you can opt out entirely.
YOUR NEXT TRIP
The fish are out there.
Stop guessing when.
Free to start. No credit card. Works on the boat, the bank, the bridge — anywhere you’d rather be than reading this page.