Steve Ramos Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Please tell me which one and the pros and cons. I only need a gallon. Recreational only. Microwave is heating source. I shoot very clear baits. Mostly grubs and swims. Thank you for your response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Good luck Steve your question is a loaded one They all have strengths and weaknesses, do a search on the subject it's been beaten to death over the years. Edited January 20, 2014 by Gon2long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutSupport.com Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Can't really go wrong with Spikeit. It's reasonably clear, not a wet plastic...which means it will stay on the hook better. doesn't shrink tons either. good all around, not a bad place to start either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Buy a digital thermometer. Any plastic will yellow if you over heat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) MF,Spike-it,and Bait Junkies hold their respective clear color the longest-in that order. That said,You can over heat and burn(yellow) any plastisol by heating @ too high of a temp. for too long of a period w/o stirring.Learn to use the power setting on your microwave and stir between each increment. Based upon my experience try the following guidelines for 8 oz. of plastisol. These recomendations are only a guide- each microwave may differ 1-2 minutes-power setting 8 2- 1 mimute power setting 6 3- 1 minute power setting 4 Edited for content Edited January 20, 2014 by smallmouthaholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ramos Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thank you all for the good replies. All information is welcome. Assume I know nothing. I do use a good digital thermometer way better than using the infrared deal I started out with. Bottom and the top of the cup are very different temps I am curious to hear some of the weaknesses of certain plastic brands. I would assume some are better than others depending on what you are trying to accomplish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 It has been my experience that plastisols that retain their clear color w/ careful re-heats or use in a presto pot w/ stirror will retain true color renditions the longest w/ o fading. My personal , 2 exceptions to this-Smoke /purple/black flake is the worst turning a light blue under constant heat.in approxiametely 5 minutes once a medium consitency is ready for injecting..A true Junebug ranks 2nd w/ a color change in approxiametely 8 minutes. There are colors I only heat from scratch in a presto pot w/ stirrors. Adding various or too much flake can cause color change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Was wondering about Spike-It... In any case Lurecraft plastic is a royal pain to remix and yellows after the first reheat. Not sure if M-F or Calhouns has improved in quality or price (which is why I'm considering Spike-It). Haven't used Bear's in a while but liked the samples he sent. There are a few glitter colors that will always stain clear plastic, especially after the first re-heat no matter who's plastic you use. I try to stay around 300 degrees or less. Edited January 21, 2014 by Senkosam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Be sure to check shipping with price, I think you may find a cost difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ramos Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Price is certainly is a factor but if you are wasting 25% because the quality is poor is the price better. I am more interested in performance and then price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Price is certainly is a factor but if you are wasting 25% because the quality is poor is the price better. I am more interested in performance and then price. As well, highest price is not always best either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass kid Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I say go with baitjunky plastics price some times doesn't make the quality of it but the product behind it stand for the quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Only my opinion. Used them all and I went right back to MF. Very clear and no settlement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Only my opinion. Used them all and I went right back to MF. Very clear and no settlement. I'll second that one, although I never tried Bait Junky's and have heard many good things about it. As for MF, it is one of the pricier plastics, but like Dutchman said it's extremely clear and no hardener settling to the bottom (little to no mixing needed). I can also add that it handles high heat very well, it has very little odor (kind of a sweet smell, but you get used to it), and it's by far the most consistent plastic I ever used. Just my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 BJ has my vote, LC and MF are both good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I've been very satisfied with Baitjunky plastisol. I ordered five gallons a year ago and still have a couple gallons left. None of it has hard packed at all. Just a swish or two and it mixes well. I think, for the price, hard to beat. Very satisfied with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshunter5 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Never used M-F but Baitjunkys is by far the best plastic I've used and the price is hard to beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWG1419 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Another for baitjunkys plastic and Ive tried them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Will definitely buy a jug of baitjunky when my supply of LC dwindles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ramos Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I really appreciate the comments. I think I am going to order some samples of the top vote getters and do some testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ramos Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks to all that offered their opinions and comments. I decided to order a sample from Baitjunky. He sent one at the next morning and it arrive two days later. Nice customer service! I tried the plastisol today and I must say that it is really clear and easy to work with. I think I am going to run with this brand for a gallon and see the results. First impressions have been good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJK Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I ordered and received some bait junky and the service and plastic were awesome Nice to be able to talk on the phone with those guys too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 You can always ask for plastisol recomendations and you will always get different answers. In my opinion, and note that this is just my opinion, all of the major plastisols are fine. They all have their own place in the market, even though you have ordered some plastisol, I would like to suggest that you call around to everyone and ask for samples and tell us what brand best suits your needs. LureWorks, MF, and LureCraft are all manufactored at their facilities, while Bear's, BaitJunky's, and Do-It's are redistributed products that are formulated to each company's specification. All are great plastisols. When it comes to plastisol its always about what suits YOUR needs, in other words, its always personal preference. So try them all and let us know what you like and why. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Mike, Do you use heat stabilizer to extend how long the plastic stays clear during reheats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
