The Tacklbox blog
Field notes & research.
Updates from the team building Tacklbox — plus the science behind solunar forecasts, AI species identification, and smarter fishing.
Product UpdateAugust 8, 2026· 2 min readIntroducing the Tacklbox Gear Finder
Not sure what to buy for your next trip? We built a new tool to recommend the perfect setup tailored to your specific needs.
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ScienceJuly 15, 2026· 4 min readHow we use weather data to predict the bite
Wind, pressure, cloud cover, temperature — each one affects fish behavior differently. Here's exactly how Tacklbox weighs these signals to build the hourly bite score.
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Fishing TipsJuly 8, 2026· 5 min read5 species to target this summer (and when to go)
Summer fishing is feast or famine. These five species are at their most catchable right now — here's how to read the conditions for each one.
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TacklboxJuly 1, 2026· 3 min readYour fish tank: the catch log that actually lives
Every fish you log in Tacklbox swims in your personal aquarium. Here's how the fish tank works — and why we built a fishing app around the idea of a living trophy room.
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TacklboxJune 24, 2026· 3 min readRarity tiers: why every catch feels like a drop
Tacklbox ranks every species you catch as Common, Uncommon, Rare, or Legendary — based on real regional catch data. Here's how the system works and what makes a catch Legendary.
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ScienceJune 17, 2026· 6 min readSolunar tables explained: why fish feed on a schedule
Fish don't eat randomly. The moon and sun create predictable feeding windows that anglers have used for decades — here's the science, and how Tacklbox turns it into an hourly bite score.
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AI & TechnologyJune 3, 2026· 4 min readMeet your AI fishing coach
Tacklbox now comes with a personal fishing coach powered by AI — not a generic chatbot, but a data-driven game plan built around your exact water, conditions, and target species.
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CompanyMay 12, 2026· 3 min readIntroducing Tacklbox: smarter fishing, powered by AI
Why we're building an AI-powered fishing app for everyday anglers — and what's coming first.
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AI & TechnologyMay 8, 2026· 5 min readHow Tacklbox identifies your catch using AI
Point your camera at any fish and Tacklbox names the species in seconds. Here's what's happening under the hood — and why it actually works.
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TacklboxApril 29, 2026· 4 min readReading the bite window: what the Tacklbox score actually means
A quick guide to bite scores, the daily bite window, and how to use the hourly forecast to plan your next trip.
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Field ResearchFebruary 8, 2026· 5 min readTacklbox Heads to the Field: Partnering with UGA for Fisheries Research
We recently joined Dr. Bringolf from the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources on Lake Oconee in Georgia, where we tested unique ice fishing tactics and caught tons of fish while gathering valuable field research insights.
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