An inline bale wrapping device for wrapping at least one bale. The wrapping device comprises a base frame defining a bale wrapping section between a bale receiving section and a bale discharging section. The wrapping device also comprises a moving mechanism configured to move the at least one bale longitudinally along a longitudinal moving axis, an end surface wrapping mechanism configured to dispense and maintain a length of end surface film across the longitudinal moving axis and a side surface wrapping mechanism mounted between the end surface wrapping mechanism and the bale discharging section and configured to wrap a length of side surface film around at least a longitudinal portion of the side surface of the bale, over a portion of the length of end surface film. A method of operation thereof is also provided.
