Setting

When the first buoys and anchors are thrown overboard, the lines are pulled from the storage magazines through the baiting machine. The setting speed can vary between 6-10 knots (3-6 hooks per second) depending on the model of bating machine being used and the spacing between the hooks. The baiting machine is operated by one man, who feeds bait fish into the baiting section.

Mustad Baiting Machine

The new Precision Baiting Machine for Autoline Coastal System is based on the well known technical principles of the Mark 3. The Coastal Baiting Machine has a compact design, requires little space and is designed with Mustad’s reliable and patented baiting system: Mustad RotoBaiter. If necessary the Rotobaiter can easily be replaced without stopping the baiting operation.

The machine baits Circle Hooks and EZ Hooks ranging from size 12/0 to 15/0. Can be operated by one person and baits up to 180 hooks per minute. The machine is made from stainless steel. Delivered with an integrated waste receptacle.

Function
The Coastal Baiting Machine will automatically:

• cut the bait at a pre-set size
• bait the hook
• set the hook & line over the stern

Whole baitfish is placed on a conveyor chain that feeds the bait into the machine. When the hooks are pulled through the machine they trigger the knife - the bait piece is cut and the hook is double baited before it shoots over the stern.