The "Tony Soprano" chum grinder is complete!

[Goose]

I still have the one bought off Van a few years ago, manual type. I fitted a Kimble over the end of it, The Kimble can be made from a sausage stuffer or what 4 oz rod building thread comes wrapped(same thing) that allows you to fill jugs makes it convenient for freezing. I use liquid soap detergent jugs. It was a big learning experience which I no longer do, but if you do decide to go that rout DO NOT put the caps on tight and let sit,,,mine exploded all over my basement what a nightmare. Not sure what caused it but I did adds squid, scup, eels and tons of pogies.

Nice job Jim.

[Redliner]

Nice work! My wife got me the big one from cabelas with the drill drive attachment. It works good with 1/2" drill. I have the stock 3/16 and 1/4" plates. It got jammed on me twice making 80lbs (2 full buckets). I still want to try the woodchipper I found it helped to grind the fish semi frozen, too frozen too much work, unfrozen it just mushed up and came back up the tube. Semi frozen cunks and alternate pieces shrimp, fish, tuna, macks, herring over and over ect. mix in some bunker oil, sand, bread crumbs and mix in a big barrel. This chum worked the bomb last weekend to keep the macks under the boat!

[Raider Ronnie]

The dogfish are going to love you for using that !

[Mr. Sandman]

Originally Posted by Redliner

I still want to try the woodchipper !

I have been told Woodchippers work pretty good. They produce a course grind. A little messy but they work best with frozen fish. I have not used one but I bet for volume, that may be the way to go. Depending on the size of the chipper...you could but a whole bluefish in there, head and all. I only need enough for my needs. I don't plan on going into the chum business.

If mine can digest a entire bunker I will be happy....we'll see. Even if I have to de-head them that is still fine...I can chunk with the heads. I know Van use his on whole macks with no problem and no clogging. He had a similar set up. I wonder what plate size he used?

As soon as this weater blows thru I will run over and get a couple of coolers of bait and give it a go.

[Swimmer]

Its kind of funny tht the show where "big pussy" was shot on the boat was aired last night.................all I could think about was your new grinder.

[missing link]

Sweet grinder /but your shop looks great also!!!
Me I'm still old fashioned I put bait in mouth chew then spit works for me I never thought of a grinder
Link SR

[BigPete]

The small chipers work great with frozen macs. It comes out like Ivory Snow flakes.

[Van]

WOW, that sure looks familiar !!!!!

The same coupling too.

PM sent on the plate, I got stainless ones.

I also use a foot switch so its "HANDS FREE " in case of emergencies.