Jonah Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 Where do you guys buy your plastic? Is the cheaper plastic just as good as the most expensive one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah Posted April 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 Also, where is the best place to buy plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I use: M n F super soft (one of the best) lurrcraft (also good ) Calhouns(good and inexpensive) dead on ( inexpensive and can take multiple reheats) Each one has the own pro’s and con’s . It’s all in what your looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makinbait Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 7:46 PM, wallyc14 said: I use: M n F super soft (one of the best) lurrcraft (also good ) Calhouns(good and inexpensive) dead on ( inexpensive and can take multiple reheats) Each one has the own pro’s and con’s . It’s all in what your looking for. Missing a few of the bigger ones below: Baitplastics.com ispikeit.com store.do-itmolds.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 He ask what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I used quite a bit of MF, but have recently switched to baitplastics (polysol). Everybody has one or two they prefer, you just need to try them and find what works for what you do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 23 hours ago, bryanmc said: I used quite a bit of MF, but have recently switched to baitplastics (polysol). Everybody has one or two they prefer, you just need to try them and find what works for what you do. and what do you think of the switch ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 So far I'm pleased with polysol. I accidentally had a batch get to almost 400 (on my ir thermometer) and it didn't yellow. I also like that is seems to have a dry finish, as opposed to MF whick seems to get a little oily after a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 3 hours ago, bryanmc said: So far I'm pleased with polysol. I accidentally had a batch get to almost 400 (on my ir thermometer) and it didn't yellow. I also like that is seems to have a dry finish, as opposed to MF whick seems to get a little oily after a while. awesome ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Thanks to all who replied with all the helpful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opaleski Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Also am using up my M-F and going to Bait Plastics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Do you guys think the appendages of baits made with baitplastics medium are stretchier then they were when using medium in other brands. I have used lureworks & baitjunkys( calhouns) & they were definitely tougher with it. At first i didn't think i was going to like it, but baitplastics is growing on me since it seems to take heat very good & the colors of the baits seems to be more clear & shiny & show the glitter better using the same identical recipies. I may try some medium hard next time i shoot & see how it compares to medium in the other two. I will say though that i was completely happy with both baitjunkys & lureworks. Edited May 14, 2019 by Les Young 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRum Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Bait Plastics 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joe406 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 I just started using Dead On last night. It was, well, different. I ordered the swim bait blend mostly because those are the only molds I own so far. It was somewhat tackier and took longer to firm up than the Do-It and MF plastic that I've tried. I guess I'm not used to it being more difficult to clean the drippings off of the desk and clean out the injectors. It did cure overnight and seems to be softer than the previous two (which I do like). It also seemed to have much less smell and did not yellow after repeated heatings. Given the last few comments, I'll take a look at the Bait Plastics. Any specific comments on Bait Plastics would be appreciated. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) The only things i'm seeing for myself that doesn't exactly suit me with the baitplastics plastisol is that it seems stretchier & softer in the same medium grade than the other 2 i've used. I think medium hard or even hard would cure that problem. I also think it is tackier when i first demold than the other 2 by far. It does cure good & clear for transparent colors & also lets the glitter show pretty easily for colors that aren't extremely transparent/ It's like anything else in that it has it's goods & bads. I like it, but am not yet completely satisfied with it so i don't know which brand i'll go with when i use it up. I may be to picky i don't know, but i do like lureworks an awful lot too. Edited June 10, 2019 by Les Young 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opaleski Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 I agree with the above statement. If you want Plastics to last after using the buy M-F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 6/9/2019 at 2:47 PM, joe406 said: I just started using Dead On last night. It was, well, different. I ordered the swim bait blend mostly because those are the only molds I own so far. It was somewhat tackier and took longer to firm up than the Do-It and MF plastic that I've tried. I guess I'm not used to it being more difficult to clean the drippings off of the desk and clean out the injectors. It did cure overnight and seems to be softer than the previous two (which I do like). It also seemed to have much less smell and did not yellow after repeated heatings. Given the last few comments, I'll take a look at the Bait Plastics. Any specific comments on Bait Plastics would be appreciated. Joe I think they are both polysyllabic. Just different brand names and maybe blends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makinbait Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 51 minutes ago, Walking Dead said: I think they are both polysyllabic. Just different brand names and maybe blends. Polysol / Bait Plastics stopped supplying Dead on last year from what they told me. Dead on has a new supplier and resales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe406 Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Walking Dead said: I think they are both polysyllabic. Just different brand names and maybe blends. What do you mean by polysyllabic? Is that both polysol? I see, my auto correct tried to do the same to me! Thanks, Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Yep polysol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 I just finished a gallon of Bait Plastics' medium, which I found to be too soft for my baits, and ordered a gallon of their med/saltwater, hoping it will be more like the Baitjunkys med. I used to use. Adding softener is much easier than adding hardener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 12:55 PM, mark poulson said: I just finished a gallon of Bait Plastics' medium, which I found to be too soft for my baits, and ordered a gallon of their med/saltwater, hoping it will be more like the Baitjunkys med. I used to use. Adding softener is much easier than adding hardener. Mark, that's exactly how i feel. I mixed some medium & hard 50-50 lastnight to see how it cures, Hopefully it does better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 That's amazing, As there soft was like medium. I know they have worked on a few things recently, But i don't think any of it has came to market yet. If you really like the dead on plastic, Try out chemionics. I have samples of both. If i was a betting man, its from the same batch.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe406 Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 18 hours ago, Baitjunkys said: That's amazing, As there soft was like medium. I know they have worked on a few things recently, But i don't think any of it has came to market yet. If you really like the dead on plastic, Try out chemionics. I have samples of both. If i was a betting man, its from the same batch.. I haven't heard of this. How do you like it and how does it compare to the others? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
