DJR Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I am considering where to place my initial order for colorant. Prices across the various companies are similar except for Caney Creek's X2 being higher than the rest. However, Caney Creek claims that less product is needed to achieve results which could make their offering more cost effective in the long run. Do you think there are any standouts in terms of one brand versus another? Is X2 worth the extra money? In addition, what is the approximate shelf life of colorant? Thanks. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferree Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Ron, I have used Bears Baits and Lure Craft. I like Lure Craft the best as it does seem to be a bit more concentrated. I am sure you will get many replys, but I will stick with Lure Craft. Kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 http://bearsbaitsforum.com/index.php?topic=7531.msg68061;topicseen#new ....Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I use bears and lurecraft. The caney creek being more concentrated is BS. It is (or was) just MF repackaged and marked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I use X2 from Caney Creek ...and the X2 is NOT repackaged MF (the old stuff was...and they made no attempt to tell you otherwise.). I would suggest you order some X2 and give it a try. Most of us that have actually tried it and switched to X2 because you use a lot less...and the colors are so much better (more consistent and "deep".) I've used colorant from everyone listed in the thread and I prefer x2...based upon my experience with the actual product not just a bias negative opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) I don't know what basis that BBK has for his comments about Caney Creek and whether they are justified or not. In addition, I certainly don't want this discussion to ultimately turn into a bashing of Caney Creek or any other company. I am only interested in opinions based on actual experience. Thanks. Ron Edited July 3, 2012 by DJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I have no personal experience with the NEW x2 from CCM. From all reports I read everyone seems to really like it. I bought a bunch of colorant from someone getting out and will not need new colorant anytime soon. Only prob I see with the x2 is there currently are not alot of recipes. ...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I bought the CCM X2 in green pumpkin. It is exactly as they say it is. It takes less drops then all the rest. I've used bear, LC, Del, and MF green pumpkin. Which are great colorants also. This X2 so far is my favorite green pumpkin that I have used. I will be replacing some of my other colors with x2 when I run out of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I like CCM X2 and Lure Craft . I have colorant from I guess everybody for specific projects since that is what I do . But the afore mentioned are the ones I use for my baits . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortt21 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Has anyone ever tried food coloring?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 DO NOT USE FOOD COLORING!!!! Food colorant is water based and when you mix anything with water with hot plastic you get a pretty significant explosion!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 DO NOT USE FOOD COLORING!!!! Food colorant is water based and when you mix anything with water with hot plastic you get a pretty significant explosion!!!! Not true at all. I have used food coloring many times, my favorite color uses food coloring actually. It bubbles sort of like carbonated water, then after a couple minutes you are good to go. There is no explosion, and never will be unless you add it to lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 If it's a soy based (soy oil) food colorant...you may be able to get away with it. If it's water based (cheap stuff and cake making colorants)......you do the testing...... I think I am going to stay away from anything that "bubbles sort of like carbonated water" in 350 degree plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 If it's a soy based (soy oil) food colorant...you may be able to get away with it. If it's water based (cheap stuff and cake making colorants)......you do the testing...... I think I am going to stay away from anything that "bubbles sort of like carbonated water" in 350 degree plastic. I have, several times. If you have never done it, then dont tell me what happens. I KNOW what happens, because I do it. There is no danger in it, it just messes up your plastic for a while. Someone people get crazy with the myths around here. I have actually added water straight to burnt (380º) plastic to see what would happen. Of course there were safety precautions I took, but none the less I am one of the very few who have actually tried it. I can assure you there is no explosion, and it is NOTHING like adding water to hot oil or lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
