TactiBite Fish Call Update | Shark Tank Season 8

Jeff and Jack Danos, passionate fishermen, were frustrated by their frequent lack of success on fishing trips. To tackle this, Jack came up with the Tactibite Fish Call, a device designed to mimic the sounds of schooling fish, making it easier to attract a catch. What started as a personal solution turned into a successful Kickstarter project, helping fellow fishing enthusiasts improve their results on the water. Will they land a deal with any of the sharks? Find out in our TactiBite Fish Call update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to TactiBite Fish Call after Shark Tank.

Jeff and Jack appeared on Shark Tank Season 8 to pitch Tactibite Fish Call seeking $150,000 for a 10% equity. After their pitch, they secured a deal with Robert Herjavec for the full amount.

In terms of a Tactibite Fish Call update, the company saw a remarkable surge in sales, hitting $2 million shortly after airing. However, despite this early success, partnership challenges made it difficult to keep up with demand, eventually leading to TactiBite Fish Call going out of business. The founders have since moved on to new ventures.

Shark	Result
Robert Herjavec	$150,000 for 10% equity
Kevin O’Leary	$150,000 for 20% equity
Daymond John	$150,000 for 20% equity
Lori Greiner	$150,000 for 15% equity
Mark Cuban	No offer

Shark Tank TactiBite Fish Call Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Jack and Jeff Damos
• Business: Fish call
• Ask: $150,000 for 10% equity
• Result: $150,000 for 10% equity
• Shark: Robert Herjavec

Jack and Jeff started their pitch by introducing themselves and their innovative product, the TactiBite Fish Call.

They described how this device uses sound and vibration to attract fish, offering a fresh way to improve the fishing experience.

The entrepreneurs were looking for an investment to help them boost production and expand their market reach.

Their goal was to bring their unique product to more anglers across the country.

The TactiBite Fish Call is a portable fishing tool that draws in fish through sound and vibration. 

Often referred to as a “siren for fish,” it mimics the sounds of prey, enticing predators and game fish to come closer.

When activated, the device sends these sounds and vibrations underwater, increasing the chances of a successful catch.

Weighing just under a pound, it’s lightweight and easy to carry. It also comes with an anchor and line for convenient use in different fishing spots.

It’s also compact for easy transport yet sturdy enough to handle outdoor conditions.

Whether you’re a casual or serious angler, the TactiBite Fish Call is designed to enhance your fishing experience by helping you catch more fish.

The sharks were interested, especially when they heard that the company had generated $330,000 in sales over the past five months.

They were even more impressed to learn that the device costs $16 to produce and sells for $99.99.

Daymond John showed particular interest, mentioning that he goes fishing six times a month.

Jack and Jeff also revealed that they had $500,000 worth of products in stock, as they had been reinvesting profits into inventory.

With this information, the offers began to roll in.

Kevin O’Leary offered $150,000 for 20% equity, and Daymond quickly matched it.

Mark Cuban exited the negotiations, but Lori Greiner came in with an offer of $150,000 for 15%.

The entrepreneurs countered Lori with $200,000 for 15%, but Lori held her ground.

Kevin and Lori started negotiating, while Robert Herjavec stepped in with an offer. He matched the duo’s request of $150,000 for 10% equity.

Again, Lori immediately matched Robert’s offer, and when Jack asked if they would consider partnering, they both declined.

Jack and Jeff ultimately choose to go with Robert, as he meets their original request without hesitation.

In the end, Jack and Jeff secured a deal.

Was partnering with Robert Herjavec the right decision for the entrepreneurs? Find out in our TactiBite Fish Call update.

Shark Tank TactiBite Fish Call Update

Shortly after appearing on Shark Tank, TactiBite Fish Call saw a substantial surge in sales. By the end of 2016, they reached $2 million, far exceeding their original expectations.

However, despite the initial success, our TactiBite Fish Call update found rumors that the deal with Robert Herjavec never fully materialized.

These claims were never officially confirmed.

As demand grew, the company struggled to keep up and eventually started selling products through a company called Clever Training.

However, at the time of writing, the link to Clever Training on their website is no longer working, suggesting possible issues.

It appears that TactiBite Fish Call has ceased operations, and Jeff and Jack Danos have moved on to other ventures.

Jack is now heading a company called Cold Slayer, which focuses on heated socks. 

On the other hand, Jeff’s current activities remain unclear, though his LinkedIn still lists him as involved with TactiBite Fish Call.

Unfortunately, it seems this will be our final TactiBite Fish Call update.

For updates on the other products featured in Season 8 Episode 2, check out the links below:

• The Lapel Project Update
• GoodHangups Magnetic Hangers Update
• Ice Age Meals Update

Before you go, check out our Shark Tank Season 8 page for more updates.