MUSTAD LONGLINING

Deep Sea System

Last generation Autoline™ mostly installed on vessels of 70 feet and longer, typically aiming at setting and hauling 30-65.000 hooks daily on distant fishing grounds.

Shooting, hauling and storage

The fishing process can be separated into a shooting process and a hauling process. In addition, the system includes components for storage of hooks and lines.

Case M/S Fjellmøy

 

Challenge

Because of the high speed of the line going through the baiter, it is almost impossible for the operator of the machine to see that the bating percentage for some reason has dropped to 70%;
Within an hour, this will have cost you about 3500 baits and more importantly; 3500 empty hooks. During a trip, this will add up to significantly less catch and higher bait consumption cost.

Solution

Your SuperBaiter has the potential to bait 95% of your hooks. This can however be limited by several factors such as:

• Incorrect bait defrosting time
• The machine operator not arranging the baits properly on the bait conveyor
• Wear on parts crucial for the bait percentage

 With the LineController™ baiting control you can immediately see if something is wrong with the baiting process and take measures to prevent further loss. One monitor will normally be placed in the wheelhouse and we can also deliver a second monitor in a sealed enclosure placed close to the baiting machine.

Testimonial

Since we are now able to immediately see if something is wrong with the baiting, we save a lot of bait and catch more fish. I don’t see why every longliner shouldn’t have this for their baiter. The investment cost was earned back in a very short time.

Chief Engineer
M/S Fjellmøy