Bait Saviour Expands Across the Atlantic: Mo’s Trip to Canada

Introduction

Last week our very own Mo swapped the sunny late-spring skies of the UK for Canada’s rugged Atlantic coast. His mission? To meet the vibrant fishing community of Hope Town, Québec and show how the Bait Saviour system can cut bait waste, save fuel, and make every lobster haul more sustainable. With the lobster season in full swing and the harbors buzzing, it was the perfect testing ground for our precision bait-release technology.

His fieldwork took him not only to Hope Town but also down the Gaspé coast to Paspébiac and Grand Rivière, giving him a fuller picture of regional fishing practices.

Why Canada?

Canada’s Maritime provinces are a global powerhouse in the lobster trade. Skippers steam far and bait pots often, so any tech that halves bait use—and reduces fuel bills—quickly turns heads. With the cost of bait rising steeply across Canada in recent seasons, skippers are under extra pressure to get more claw for their coin.

The Mission

1. Demonstrate the Bait Saviour system—wireless, depth-rated to 183 m, and able to release bait within a one-minute window for up to 20 days.

2. Champion sustainability—cutting bait consumption by 50 – 75 % and slashing unnecessary trips to sea saves both money and marine ecosystems.

3. Gather honest feedback—Canadian crews know their gear; we wanted unfiltered opinions on practicality and durability.

Behind the Scenes

This trap shop is a hive of activity: compressors hissing and coils of rope everywhere. Mo spent a full day talking about how the Bait Saviour basket fits to freshly built wire traps and how the system integrates into exisiting traps with ease.

Metal-shop hustle – Technicians assembling lobster baskets for the coming season.

Precision workmanship – Close-up of a newly built basket

Key workshop conversations:

• Preventing bait loss to non-target species

• How the portal is used to manage bait-release timings

• Wireless charging of the Bait Container's Control Box

Out on the Water

Mo joined local crews, observing haul-and-set routines and checking pots. Further testing is still under way, but the hands-on experience gave him a deeper understanding of local practices and the specific challenges fishermen face in these waters.

Haul check – Examination of a crate of lively lobsters during a dock-side quality inspection.

Meeting the Fleet

On deck, skippers were impressed by how easy the units are to handle—even with gloves on and in choppy conditions. Long-life batteries (rated for over six months between charges) add welcome peace of mind. Testing continues, and we look forward to more unfiltered feedback as the season progresses. By the end of the visit, we had volunteers who wanted to use their vessels for extended trials, which are ongoing now.

Fleet favourite – The Joey-Jolianne moored in the harbour.

Key Takeaways

• Positive first impressions—crews praised the system’s rugged build and simple workflow.

• Adaptation ideas—wider latch handles for bulky gloves and French-language prompts in the portal.

• Next steps—deliver trial units, gather catch-per-pot data, and explore regional distribution with a local gear supplier.

Conclusion

Canada welcomed Mo with open arms and genuine curiosity. The trip confirmed that the Bait Saviour ethos travels well: protect the bait, respect the ocean, empower fishermen. We’re excited to deepen our partnerships across the Atlantic and keep refining the system for every coastline that calls.