JZ515 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Which type of plastic should i get? I have used lurecraft's before and have had no issues, but both mf and calhouns are 20$ cheaper? Anyone have any horror stories of why i shouldnt use one in particular? Which stores better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 MF is real good, never tried calhouns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Not trying to start a plastic war by no means,I use Lurecraft ,I use the 500 salt water,i have found in my situation and that's a key word here my situation,All lure makers have several varaibles in how they pour and make theire baits,i use 4 1000 watt mics to make our lures and I have tried all plastisold,I mean all of them and the lurecraft 500 is the only one in my situation that will not yellow and is the most consistant bucket after bucket,it hard packs so I must spend an extra 30 seconds to stir it,no big deal,it is filled with heat stabilizer and all the good stuff that is lacking in most Ive tried,if you want a tough plastic that wont yellow than this is it,treid some of lurecrafts other plastics with mixed results,bottom line is get lots of samples and try everything you can,only then will you really know what works best for you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ515 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Thanks for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpssports Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Calhoun is great plastic, never had any problems. Polysol has a lower melting point & works great if you're using a microwave. Heats up thin like MF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) I really like baitjunkys & they claim it is calhouns. It is some good stuff for sure.I haven't had any hardpack or any other problems with it whatsoever. Edited April 1, 2017 by Les Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappie fisherman Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Like Bogbaits we have tried most of the plastic's.We make custom plastic's.We have been using Lurecraft 500 really like it for our baits.To those who must have this plastic we will have it on hand.Price sent us looking!!We tried some others not trying to start a plastic war. Recieved some batjunkies salt water plastic.Was skeptical at first.Really liked the price,fast service.Will be ordering more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have tried all three and all of them are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 I've used Calhoun and M-F. Both are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 ive used em all, wont badmouth or promote any of them specifically. my advice is to find what you like and use it. spending a few bucks extra is worth it to get what you like 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POV_Fishin Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Contact PolySol and see if you can get a sample. I was more than satisfied with the product, and at $100 for 5 gallons it's affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMinnow Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've always had problems with Lurecraft settling to the bottom and mixing is a biatch. Have they improved over the years? Never had a problem with MF and some others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Lure craft always hard packs,not a problem for me,takes 30 seconds to stir a 5 gallon bucket so no bid deal,worth it to us as it works for our situation better than any other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
