Top Float

What Top Float does

Top Float Ltd. is a privately held Bulgarian manufacturer of fishing floats (bobbies), float rods, and related angling accessories, headquartered in Plovdiv with a purpose-built production facility in Haskovo. Founded in 2002 as a joint venture between K&K Ltd. and Master Fishing Ltd. — with K&K Ltd.'s origins as a fishing-float trading agent dating to 1992 — the company has operated as the sole-owned manufacturing arm of K&K Ltd. since 2004. The Haskovo factory is equipped with modern Italian automated machinery, Italian-trained production staff (approximately 30 people), and computer-aided design systems that together support an annual capacity of 1,000,000 balsa floats and a standard catalog of more than 400 float models.

The product portfolio spans lake/river floats, competition floats, pole floats and pellet wagglers, English-style floats, sea and predator floats, EVA and EVA multicolour floats, cork floats, trout floats, Star-lite floats, sliding 1- and 2-point fixed floats, wagglers and sliding floats, plastic and crystal wagglers, bombarda floats, and foam floats. Bodies are produced from balsa wood, PU foam (CORAFOAM® RTS120), Rohacell aerospace-grade foam, EVA foam, and cork, with stems in fiber-glass, bamboo, or carbon and antennae in hollow plastic, solid plastic, or star-lite constructions. The most differentiated line uses Rohacell — a closed-cell structural foam typically deployed in aerospace, automotive, and medical applications — for high-performance competition floats. The company also sells float-making materials (spring eyes, bushes, stems, antennae), accessories (silicone tubes, lead shots, float adaptors, olivettes, rod tubes), and a full fishing lines range.

Top Float operates a pure B2B wholesale model, supplying fishing-tackle distributors and importers in more than 30 countries spanning EMEA, the Middle East, Oceania, Africa, and North America. Pricing is quote-based, undisclosed publicly, and gated by minimum order quantities of 100-300 pieces per size depending on the model. Trade inquiries are routed through the company website contact form or directly to [email protected] (an address shared with the FilStar trading brand). The company has no disclosed revenue, no funding history, no M&A activity, no public listing, and no software or AI/ML product surface; its competitive identity rests on materials science (Rohacell), Italian manufacturing know-how, and a broad customizable catalog sold to a fragmented wholesale customer base.

Name

Top Float

Legal name

Top Float Ltd.

Website

https://fishing-floats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Top Float Ltd. is a privately held Bulgarian fishing float and accessory manufacturer (HQ Plovdiv, factory Haskovo) producing 400+ standard float models from balsa, PU foam, Rohacell aerospace-grade foam, EVA, and cork, sold B2B to wholesale distributors and importers in 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fishing Tackle Manufacturing

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Freshwater Fishing Specialty Retail (CRAMALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Saltwater & Offshore Fishing Specialty Retail (CRAMALAC), Boat Fishing Accessories & Rigging Retail (Downriggers, Trolling, Rod Holders) (CRAMALAM)

Keywords

• Fishing float manufacturing
• Fishing tackle wholesale
• Balsa wood floats
• Competition angling equipment
• Fishing accessories supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Plovdiv

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fishing Float Manufacturing: TOP FLOAT Ltd. generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of fishing floats and accessories. The company offers 400 standard float models with customizable shapes and specifications. Products include various float types (lake/river, competition, pole, sea/predator, wagglers, sliding, bombarda, foam) made from materials such as balsa, PU foam, Rohacell, EVA, and cork. Minimum order quantities range from 100-300 pieces per size depending on model. Additional revenue streams include float making materials (stems, antennae, bushes, winder clips) and accessories (lead shots, silicone tubes, float adaptors, rod tubes).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Top Float Ltd. manufactures fishing floats and related accessories for B2B wholesale distribution. The company offers 400 standard float models with customizable shapes and specifications, produced from balsa wood, Rohacell aerospace-grade foam, PU foam (CORAFOAM® RTS120), EVA foam, and cork. Products cover lake/river, competition, pole, sea/predator, waggler, sliding, and bombarda float categories, plus float making materials, accessories, and fishing lines.

Product overview

Top Float Ltd. is a leading Bulgarian fishing equipment manufacturer offering over 400 standard float models with customizable shapes and specifications. The product portfolio centers on fishing floats (bobbies) for various fishing techniques including lake/river fishing, competition angling, pole fishing, sea fishing, and trout fishing. Float bodies are made from materials including balsa wood, PU foam, Rohacell foam, EVA foam, and cork, with components such as fiber-glass, bamboo, or carbon stems, and various antenna types (hollow plastic, star-lite, fiber-glass). The company also supplies float making materials (bushes, spring eyes, stems, antennae) and fishing accessories (silicone tubes, lead shots, adaptors, olivettes). A 2019-2020 catalogue is available as PDF, and 2026 new models have been announced.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Balsa and Cork Fishing Floats Traditional fishing floats made from natural balsa wood and cork bodies, finished with Italian varnishes for durability. Includes lake/river floats, English-style floats, trout floats, and cork floats for freshwater anglers.
• Rohacell and PU Foam Performance Floats High-performance floats made from Rohacell aerospace-grade closed-cell structural foam with Nitinol wire, plus polyurethane foam floats using CORAFOAM® RTS120. Provide unmatched strength-to-weight ratios, consistent shotting capacity, and chemical resistance for competitive angling.
• Competition and Pole Fishing Floats Professional-grade floats designed for competitive angling and pole fishing techniques. Includes competition floats and pole floats/pellet wagglers with balsa bodies, adjustable brass weights, and various stem configurations for tournament use.
• Sea Fishing and Predator Floats Heavy-duty floats designed for saltwater and predator fish fishing, built to withstand harsher marine environments. EVA multicolour float models also available with brass weight stems.
• Waggler and Sliding Floats Waggler floats and sliding configurations for bottom fishing, featuring balsa bodies with various antenna and stem materials including carbon-tube stems, plastic wagglers with hollow-plastic stems, and crystal wagglers with transparent plastic-transparent stems. Includes 1-point fixed and 2-point fixed sliding variants.
• Bombarda Floats Sinking and floating bombarda floats for casting and trolling applications, with plastic bodies and transparent stems. Includes EVA models with brass weights.
• Float Making Materials Components for float assembly and repair including Super Light Spring Eyes, Plastic Bushes (Type A and B), Star-lite Bushes, Fluo Float Antennae, Plastic Winders, Clips for Winder, Cylinder Hollow Antennae, Super Spring Wire Eyes, Fibre-glass Stems, Carbon Stems, Bamboo Stems, Plastic Tubes, Ready Rigs, and display equipment.
• Fishing Accessories Fishing accessories including Soft Silicone Tubes, Soft PVC Tubes, Float Tubes, Rod Tubes, Lead Shots in Dispenser, Soft Lead Shots in Dispenser, Mega Strong Float Adaptors, and Olivettes with Stem or Tubing.
• Fishing Lines High-quality monofilament, braided, and fluorocarbon fishing lines available in a full range of diameters and lengths.
• New Models 2026

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered former and core.

• Master Fishing Ltd.formerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Co-founded TOP FLOAT Ltd. in 2002 together with Master Fishing Ltd. to establish manufacturing operations. The factory was built in Haskovo and equipped with modern Italian machinery. In 2004, Master Fishing Ltd. departed the company to concentrate on import and wholesale of fishing tackle, leaving K&K Ltd. as the sole shareholder.
• K&K Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal trading company founded at end of 1992 that served as trading agent for Bulgarian fishing float manufacturers. Recognized that small-scale production had no bright future and organized the formation of TOP FLOAT Ltd. in 2002. Remained as the sole shareholder after Master Fishing Ltd. departed in 2004.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Garbolino: French/Italian match-fishing brand with a comprehensive float range (lake, river, competition, pole) — directly comparable to Top Float in European match-fishing distribution.
• Milo: Italian float and match-fishing tackle specialist — small-to-mid scale manufacturer focused on balsa and synthetic floats, mirroring Top Float's product focus.
• MAP Fishing: UK float manufacturer specializing in pole floats, wagglers, and competition floats — overlaps directly with Top Float's freshwater and competition float ranges.
• Sensas: French specialist in coarse and match fishing with a well-known float range (lake, river, competition) — comparable in target end-user (match anglers) and wholesale GTM.
• Colmic: Italian fishing tackle manufacturer with float, pole, and match-fishing products, exporting globally — comparable geography and B2B wholesale model to Top Float.
• Drennan: UK-based float and pole-fishing tackle specialist with deep catalogue of wagglers, pole floats, and competition floats — directly competes with Top Float for European wholesale float business.
• Preston Innovations: Major UK match and pole-fishing brand selling floats, wagglers, pellet wagglers, and accessories through the same wholesale channel as Top Float.
• Trabucco: Large Italian fishing tackle group with significant float, pole, and coarse-fishing exposure — competes with Top Float across European and Mediterranean wholesale channels.

Broad incumbents

• Daiwa: Global fishing tackle giant offering floats as part of a broad portfolio (rods, reels, lines, accessories) — overlaps with Top Float in float distribution but at vastly larger scale and brand breadth.
• Shimano: Largest global fishing tackle company; floats are a minor category within its portfolio, but its distribution reach into 30+ markets sets the wholesale ceiling Top Float competes against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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