Fishing Catapults

eTackle checks fishing catapult prices across UK tackle shops for you, so you don't need to visit each one separately. Compare the available offers next to the pouch type and elastic strength, so you can find a catapult that suits your bait and range before you buy.

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Each catapult is listed with how many of our verified shops stock it, so the price you open is the best in stock right now. Reviewed catapults carry an eTackle score for sorting by how they performed.

Pouch type, elastic strength and the range it is built for are the figures that decide whether a catapult suits your fishing, and each listing shows them next to the price.

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Pellet and Pole Line Catapults

A pellet catapult carries a small mesh or moulded pouch and a light elastic, so a few pellets or maggots land tightly on a pole line or a short waggler line. Light and medium elastics cover most short-range feeding, and a soft pouch closes around loose feed so it leaves as one group rather than a spray.

Match anglers often keep two on the box, one for close pole work and one with a stronger elastic for a waggler line further out. The pouch size sets how much goes in each time, so a smaller pouch suits little-and-often feeding.

Groundbait, Particle and Boilie Catapults

A groundbait catapult uses a wide cup or a soft mesh pouch that holds a ball of groundbait together until it leaves, with a strong elastic for distance. Particle pouches are deeper and finer meshed, so hemp, corn and small pellets stay grouped over the drop.

A boilie catapult has a firm cup or a narrow pouch that fires single boilies or a small pouchful a long way, and the heaviest elastics reach beyond a hundred yards in still conditions. The frame shape matters as much as the elastic, since a comfortable grip keeps the aim steady on a long session.

Choosing Elastic Strength and Spares

Elastic strength decides range and accuracy together, because an elastic that is too strong for the bait overshoots and one that is too soft falls short and tires the arm. Most catapults take replacement elastics and pouches, so a frame that fits the hand well can be kept running for seasons with a repair kit.

For feeding at true long range a spod or spomb takes over from any catapult, so it helps to read our best spod rods guide alongside the catapults here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a pellet catapult and a groundbait catapult?

A pellet catapult has a small pouch and a light elastic for grouping loose feed at short range. A groundbait catapult has a wide cup or soft mesh pouch that holds a ball together with a stronger elastic for distance.

Which catapult do I need for boilies?

A boilie catapult with a firm cup or narrow pouch and a strong elastic. It fires single boilies or a small pouchful a long way with a consistent group.

How far can a fishing catapult fire?

A light pellet catapult covers a pole line or a short waggler line. A strong boilie or groundbait elastic reaches well beyond a hundred yards in still conditions, after which a spod takes over.

Can I replace the elastic on a catapult?

Most catapults take replacement elastics and pouches, sold as spares or repair kits. Matching the elastic strength to the original keeps the range and accuracy the frame was built for.

What elastic strength should I choose?

Light and medium for pellets, maggots and short-range feeding. Strong and extra strong for groundbait balls, particles and boilies fired at distance.