About TackBox
TackBox provides free fishing tackle calculation tools for freshwater and sea anglers. Breaking strain, drag, and leader recommendations are derived from established angling methodology.
The goal is straightforward: turn line ratings and tackle terms into figures anglers can test on real water.
What the team checks
Species baseline loads, habitat pressure, knot loss, and drag percentages are reviewed before advice is published. The result is not a promise of a perfect setup, but a disciplined starting point.
Our values
Technical accuracy
Recommendations are tied to known line behaviour, not vague marketing language.
Practical focus
Outputs are written for anglers choosing reels, leaders, and knots before a trip.
Independence
TackBox tools are not shaped around pushing one brand or a single line material.
Privacy
The site is designed to be useful without requiring personal account data.
Team
Andrew Cole
Tackle Lead
Andrew reviews line classes, knots, and material trade-offs with a working angler's bias toward measurable outcomes.
Ian Reid
Game Fishing Specialist
Ian contributes drag-setting logic, heavy-fish control notes, and practical test methods from guided fishing work.
Margaret Holt
Coarse Fishing Advisor
Margaret focuses on leader design, rig behaviour, and the kind of venue-specific adjustments anglers usually learn the slow way.