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NuFish Top Kit Marker
NuFish Top Kit Marker NFA028
The NuFish Top Kit Marker is a dead-simple way to mark float depth and swim position on your top kits. Cheap, quick and properly handy when you’re chopping and changing on the bank.
- Designed for marking float depth on pole top kits.
- Can also mark butt sections to show swim position.
- Easy-on, easy-off application and wipes away with a damp towel.
- Available in yellow or black; RRP is listed as £1.50.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the NuFish Top Kit Marker, manufacturer and Angling Direct code NFA028. It’s a removable marker for pole top kits and butt sections, available in yellow or black.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A very cheap, focused accessory that does exactly what pole anglers need from a temporary depth marker.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality8.3/10
- Performance8.3/10
- Impact on Fish Catching7.7/10
- Ease of Use9.9/10
- Value for Money9.9/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pole anglers who regularly fish different depths. You can mark the float position on the top kit, then wipe it away when the depth or rig changes.
- Match and pleasure anglers who move between swims. A mark on the butt section can act as a quick visual reference for where your line or swim position is set.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting permanent, highly detailed pole markings. This is made to come off, so it isn’t the tool for permanent labelling or long-term measurement marks.
- Anyone fishing kits where the chosen colour has poor contrast. The marker works best when you select yellow for natural black carbon or black for lighter grey and white top kits.
The lowdown
Introducing the NuFish Top Kit Marker
The NuFish Top Kit Marker is a dead-simple way to mark float depth and swim position on your top kits. Cheap, quick and properly handy when you’re chopping and changing on the bank.
- Designed for marking float depth on pole top kits.
- Can also mark butt sections to show swim position.
- Easy-on, easy-off application and wipes away with a damp towel.
- Available in yellow or black; RRP is listed as £1.50.
Quick verdict
A tiny bank-side helper that earns its place
For £1.50, the NuFish Top Kit Marker is a proper no-brainer if you regularly fish different depths or like keeping your pole work tidy. Mark your float depth, mark your swim position, then wipe it off with a damp towel when the session’s done.
It won’t transform your fishing or replace a proper depth-finding routine, but that’s not the point. This is cheap, easy-on, easy-off tackle that can save a fair bit of faff when the rods are busy and the fish are on the munch.
A very cheap, focused accessory that does exactly what pole anglers need from a temporary depth marker.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 8.3/10
- Performance
- 8.3/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 7.7/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.9/10
- Value for Money
- 9.9/10
The easy-on, easy-off design and damp-towel removal make it practical for regular pole use.
It should provide a clear visual reference for float depth and swim position when used on a suitably contrasting kit.
It won’t improve a rig directly, but it can help you repeat a productive depth or swim position with less faff.
Application is simple and removal with a damp towel keeps the process quick.
At the listed £1.50 RRP, it’s an inexpensive and useful addition to a pole angler’s box.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the NuFish Top Kit Marker
Some pole accessories look like they’ve been designed by a committee in a very serious room. The NuFish Top Kit Marker isn’t one of them. It’s a small, straightforward bit of tackle with one job: give you a visible mark on your pole kit when you need a quick reference on the bank.
That job comes in handy more often than you might think. You’ve plumbed up, found a nice depth and started getting indications. Then the light changes, the fish move, or you fancy trying a shallower line. Without a marker, it’s easy to lose track of where the float was sitting. A quick mark gives you a starting point when you come back.
The main use is on top kits, where you can mark your float depth. That’s useful whether you’re fishing a delicate rig for silvers, a heavier setup for carp or simply swapping between two lines in the same swim. You’re not trying to turn the pole into a measuring stick. You’re just giving yourself a visual reminder that saves a bit of faff.
There’s another smart use too. The marker can be used on butt sections to mark swim position. That could help when you’re working with a particular pole length, a tight margin line or a spot you want to return to after shipping back. A small mark can make repeating that setup much less of a guess.
The easy-on, easy-off design is the real appeal. You can put the mark where you want it, use it through the session and wipe it away with a damp towel afterwards. That makes more sense than leaving old marks all over your top kits, especially if you fish a range of venues with very different depths.
Colour choice matters here. The yellow version is intended for natural black carbon, giving you a bright mark that should stand out. The black version is intended for lighter grey or white top kits. Pick the one that contrasts best with your pole, rather than just grabbing whichever colour looks nicest in the packet.
There’s no need to overcomplicate how you use it. Mark the point you want to remember, keep the reference visible while you’re fishing and clean it off when you’re finished. If you’re changing depth repeatedly, a couple of small, clear marks could help you keep your setup organised — just don’t cover the kit in a load of mystery lines and then forget which one is which.
At a listed RRP of £1.50, this is firmly in the cheap-and-cheerful bracket. You’re not buying a high-tech gadget or a bit of kit that needs a manual. You’re buying a simple bank-side helper. If it saves you one annoying re-plumb or helps you get back on a productive line quickly, it’s done its job.
The only real thing to think about is contrast and discipline. Use the right colour for your top kit, keep the marks neat and wipe them away when they’ve served their purpose. Do that, and the NuFish Top Kit Marker looks like a cracking little add-on for pole anglers who like their fishing a bit more organised.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product
- NuFish Top Kit Marker
- Manufacturer code
- NFA028
- Use
- Marking float depth on top kits and swim position on butt sections
- Colours
- Yellow or black
- Removal
- Wipes off with a damp towel
- Listed RRP
- £1.50
Specs checked with NuFish, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The clever bit is keeping your marks temporary
Permanent marker pen can leave you stuck with old depth marks, especially when you move swims, change rigs or switch from shallow summer fishing to a deeper winter line. The NuFish marker is designed to wipe away with a damp towel, so your top kit doesn’t end up covered in a load of confusing scribbles.
The colour choice is sensible too. Yellow is intended for natural black carbon, while black is aimed at lighter grey or white top kits. That contrast should make your marks easier to spot without turning the pole into a right eyesore.
A simple job, done neatly
What you’re buying
The NuFish Top Kit Marker is a removable marker for pole anglers. Its main purpose is marking float depth on top kits, giving you a quick visual reference when you’re swapping rigs, changing depth or returning to a productive setup.
It can also be used on butt sections to mark swim position. That’s handy when you’re fishing a specific line or want a repeatable reference point without relying entirely on memory. The application is designed to be easy, and the mark wipes off with a damp towel.
Worth knowing. The colour is matched to the kit: yellow is intended for natural black carbon, while black is intended for lighter grey or white top kits. Go for contrast so the mark is easy to see at a glance.
Best on the bank
Who it suits
This is bob on for anglers who regularly switch depths or fish several lines. On a busy match-style session, a quick mark can help you return to a known float setting without starting from scratch. It’s equally useful for pleasure anglers who like keeping their pole work tidy.
It’ll suit anyone who wants a temporary reference rather than a permanent mark. That includes anglers moving between shallow summer work, deeper winter swims and margin fishing, where old marks can become more confusing than helpful.
It’s less suited to anyone wanting detailed permanent labelling. This is deliberately simple and removable. Think quick bank note, not a full measuring system.
Quick answers
FAQs in full
Yes. The main use is marking float depth on top kits, but it can also mark butt sections to show swim position. That gives you a handy reference for repeating a setup.
It’s intended to be easy on and easy off. The mark wipes away with a damp towel, so you can clear it when you change swims, depths or rigs.
For pole anglers, yes. It’s cheap, takes up practically no room and can save a bit of faff when you’re trying to get back on a known line. It won’t catch the fish for you, mind.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very cheap at the listed £1.50 RRP.
- Useful for temporary float-depth marks and swim-position references.
- Wipes off with a damp towel, so you can change marks between sessions.
- Two colour options cover dark carbon and lighter-coloured top kits.
- Simple to apply with no obvious faff.
Worth knowing
- It’s a basic marker rather than a full depth-finding or rig-management system.
- You’ll need to pick the colour that contrasts properly with your kit.
- No dimensions or weight are specified, though neither should matter much for this sort of accessory.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What does the NuFish Top Kit Marker mark?
What does the NuFish Top Kit Marker mark?
It’s intended for marking float depth on top kits. You can also use it on butt sections to mark swim position.
02How do you remove the NuFish Top Kit Marker?
How do you remove the NuFish Top Kit Marker?
The mark is designed to wipe off with a damp towel, making it easy to clear between sessions or when your setup changes.
03Which colour should I choose?
Which colour should I choose?
Yellow is intended for natural black carbon. Black is intended for lighter grey or white top kits, so choose whichever gives you the clearest contrast.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a tiny bank-side helper that earns its place. The strongest reasons to choose it are very cheap at the listed £1.50 rrp. and useful for temporary float-depth marks and swim-position references.; the main trade-off is it’s a basic marker rather than a full depth-finding or rig-management system..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very cheap at the listed £1.50 RRP.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pole anglers who regularly fish different depths: You can mark the float position on the top kit, then wipe it away when the depth or rig changes.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “It’s a basic marker rather than a full depth-finding or rig-management system.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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