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Bait conversion

0.9 kg bait/kg

Kilograms of bait consumed to land a kilogram of lobster. It is a direct running cost and, increasingly, a sustainability metric as fisheries scrutinise the wild-caught bait that feeds other wild-capture fisheries.

Worked example · kg bait per kg lobster
Fleet avg 1.2 0.9 1.2 Cape Pillar Fleet average
kg bait per kg lobster
The benchmark

Bait is a recurring cost and a supply-chain footprint; efficient operations minimise bait per kilogram landed through bait choice, pot soak and placement.

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What it signals

Bait conversion rewards fishing craft: the right bait, well-placed pots and the right soak time all lift catch per unit of bait. A poor ratio quietly erodes margin and points to pots working cold ground or being over-baited for the return.

Data required to calculate
Bait usedkgLobster landedkg

Silo pulls each of these from the sources the operation already uses, and keeps the figure current automatically.

How to improve it
01

Match bait type and quantity to the grounds and season.

02

Optimise soak time so bait works fully before hauling.

03

Place pots on productive structure, not just easy ground.

Questions & answers

What is bait conversion?

Kilograms of bait consumed to land a kilogram of lobster. It is a direct running cost and, increasingly, a sustainability metric as fisheries scrutinise the wild-caught bait that feeds other wild-capture fisheries.

What data do you need to calculate bait conversion?

You need: Bait used (kg), Lobster landed (kg). Silo pulls each of these from the sources the operation already uses and keeps the figure current automatically.

What is a good bait conversion benchmark?

Bait is a recurring cost and a supply-chain footprint; efficient operations minimise bait per kilogram landed through bait choice, pot soak and placement.

How do you improve bait conversion?

Match bait type and quantity to the grounds and season. Optimise soak time so bait works fully before hauling. Place pots on productive structure, not just easy ground.

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