Float Fishing Shot Calculator

Tackle Tech

About this app

A fishing app for float anglers that calculates shot patterns for float rigs.
Designed for coarse fishing, match fishing, and pole fishing.
Quickly balance floats, shot sizes, and rig setups on the bank or at home.

Take the guesswork out of float fishing.

The ultimate Float Fishing companion. Designed for beginners and expert anglers alike, this app calculates the perfect combination of bait, split shots, and olivette weights for any float. Fish smarter, cast better, and catch more!

Key Features:

Float Weight Input – Enter your float’s weight to calculate accurate shot and bait combinations.

Bait Selection & Calculation – Choose from Maggots, Casters, Sweetcorn, Pellets (hard & soft), and Meat. Input quantity, and the app automatically factors in the weight.

Automatic Shot Allocation – primary and trim shots, as well as olivette weights, for perfectly balanced floats.

Result Breakdown – See a full summary of shots, baits, total weight, and unused float capacity.

Preset Float References – Access professional float setups:

Preston Floats – Popular UK coarse fishing floats with recommended shotting.

Matrix Pole Floats – Optimized pole float setups with pre-calculated weights.

Richie Wilson Floats – Floats used by pro angler Richie Wilson for competitive fishing strategies.
Interactive popups allow quick reference while fishing.

Easy Reset & User-Friendly Design – Clear inputs and recalculate with a single tap. Material Design interface ensures smooth navigation.

Educational Tool – Learn proper float setup techniques and improve your fishing skills with built-in tables and guidance.

Why Anglers Love This App:

Save time and reduce setup errors.

Improve precision for better catch rates.

Perfect for UK-style coarse fishing enthusiasts.

Gain insights from professional float presets: Preston, Matrix, and Ricky Wilson.

Whether fishing in rivers, lakes, or ponds, the Float Fishing Calculator is your pocket companion for accurate, balanced, and effective float setups!