The Silkstream Cod-End pumping system allows the skipper to continue idling toward port or the next set while emptying the net. The ability to continue searching for fish instead of being at the mercy of the wind and sea while filling our holds allows us to be headed to port ahead of the rest of the fleet. The indirect benefits of a Silkstream Cod-End pump are also numerous. Longer life span for nets, safer working conditions for a smaller crew and no bulky pump to haul overboard into the net. Recently, it has become more popular due to the need for fisherman to increase the quality and value from a limited quota of fish.
Water is drawn, by the primary water pump and propelled through the flow head.
The fish suction hose is attached to the suction side of the flow head. Suction created in the flow head draws fish and water into the system in a smooth and continuous fashion. The fish and water are dispersed and slowed at the discharge point. The remaining water is also removed by the end point handling equipment. It is important to note that fish move through the entire system without passing through pump impellers or any other moving mechanical parts.