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.

The rest of the baiting operation is fully automatic. The Mustad RotoBaiter, patented baiting system, secures accurate baiting of every single hook that passes through the system, independent of setting speed. Take a look at the animation for a detailed presentation of how it works.

• Baiting Machine Mustad Mark 3
• Baiting Machine Mustad Superbaiter
• Mustad LineSetter

Mustad Mark 3

Mustad Mark 3 is a robust and very reliable baiting machine equipped with Mustad’s patented Rotobaiter™ system. Mark 3 is easy to operate and maintain. If necessary the RotoBaiter™ can easily be replaced without stopping the shooting process.

Mark 3 is made from acid resistant stainless steel with an integrated waste receptacle and bait box holder. Mark 3 baits up to 4 hooks per second with precision.

Function
The Baiting Machine will automatically:

• Cut the bait at a preset size
• Bait the hook
• Set the hook and line over the stern

The whole baitfish is placed on a conveyor chain that feeds the bait into the machine. When the hooks are pulled through the machine, the knife is triggered and the baitpiece is cut and the hook is double baited before it shoots over the stern.

• LineSetter
• Underwater Setting Tube
• LineController

Mustad Superbaiter

Proven state-of-the-art Servo Motor technology is used to power this high-speed baiting machine.

• Up to 6 hooks per second
• Low maintenance cost
• Stainless Steel construction
• Easy troubleshooting
• Quietly running Servo Motors
• Few moving parts
• Patented Rotobaiter Baitingsystem
• Compatible for both Circle hooks and EZ baiter hooks
• Simple adjustment to desired bait size

Function
The Baiting Machine will automatically:

• Cut the bait at a preset size
• Bait the hook
• Set the hook and line over the stern

The whole baitfish is placed on a conveyor chain that feeds the bait into the machine. When the hooks are pulled through the machine, the knife is triggered and the bait piece is cut and the hook is double baited before it shoots over the stern. The baiting machine can also be supplied with optional equipment like:

• LineSetter
• Underwater Setting Tube
• LineController

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Mustad LineSetter

Mustad LineSetter offers several advantages. The catch rate will improve because the line will follow bottom contours more closely. A slack line will sink faster and reduce incidental catch of seabirds. Pulling the line through the “baiter” at a constant speed will improve baiting performance, especially in rough weather.

The Line Setter is a compact unit, which is installed behind the baiting machine. The line passes between two sheaves which pull it through the “baiter” at a constant speed. Hydraulic power is drawn from existing power supply.

The setting speed is adjustable from the baiting station. Baited hooks are funneled to one side to prevent them going through the sheaves, which have the added benefit of improving crew safety.

• Baiting machine
• Setting tube

Baiting machine with LineSetter

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