superharmonix

I hesitate and don't even know why I am posting this but Mike- my comment was not directed at you, I was simply stating a fact since I have used quite a few different brands of plastisol, and can rightfully compare, and am extremely happy with Caney Creek- not just the end product but the very thing so lacking today-bed side manner(customer service)! When I talk about what cost means, and how much people are willing to compromise cheaper cost for more customer impact, it just makes me ill. I was stating a fact about MY BUSINESS- I will not compromise my customers' earned expectations to save a few bucks. ...or even to save A LOT of bucks. PERIOD. There is no need to even try to save money if you turn away your clientele. That is a statement. Since you mentioned it- you are right- you and I PM'd the other day about plastic prices and we were talking about price per pound. That factor becomes MUCH MORE important when you are talking about selling runners. That plastic has already been heated, colored, salted, etc. You are comparing apples to oranges here. This thread is about Caney Creek Crystal Clear plastisol, not Carolina Mike. You said yourself you haven't even tried Caney Creek Crystal Clear, so why don't you call Jason and ask for a sample? Then, you can compare all the brands you have tried and post an honest and constructive comparison. That is what this needs to be about and that would actually be a helpful and valuable contribution to make to this particular community.

This is for those who sell baits: Cost is of course important, and I have already stated my opinion on how high quality both Caney Creek Crystal Clear Plastisol is, as well as the company. In my opinion, which is something I will not falter on, if you pay more up front to deliver an excellent quality (read value) to your customers you will benefit in the end all day. So you have to ask yourself, "what is cost?", and "at what cost am I willing to compromise for my clients?" The bottom line is, if you are making and selling baits there is a fine line between having a "business", and having a "craft". Delivery to your customers and what they see on the end of their line as well as when talking to you on the phone, email etc., is where that honed craft shows up vs. "running a business".

Caney Creek Molds is a top notch company, and the Barnes family go out of their way to provide the best possible service. Everything is done with truly the customer in mind first, and with the utmost amount of honest and humbleness. You will not be disappointed.

On the Twin- Aluminum can be a bit tricky sometimes..... Loosen the top venting so you can pull the plungers all the way out. drop a couple drops of worm oil in there...put back together and give it a few pushes and pulls... Now, carefully loosen the crossbar nut just enough to where the injectors can both SLIGHTLY and I mean barely move. Don't loosen to the point they don't line up..shoot some baits and in between each one tighten it back. Now take it apart, clean everything and re-apply the few drops of worm oil. If this doesn't work, repeat the above except SLIGHTLY loosen the venting discs each way until it feels a bit smoother. It will get smoother over time. He has those o-rings packed in there pretty tight, and even though they are high-temp, they'll bust down a bit after some shooting sessions and the Twin will smooth out. hope this helps... I have had this issue before, but that Twinjector just rocks. It's just like breaking in a new trolling motor to me. Ahhhh. If you still are stuck email Kevin and Sarah and they'll take care of you.

It certainly would be helpful if you were to post a picture, at least in the classified ad.

How many are you looking for?

I have had real good luck just contacting the companies through their websites and being honest about what I am looking for- samples to try their products to see which one best suits my company. 4 of them sent me samples and even paid the shipping.

How do you hold the insert while powder painting? Pliers? I am concerned about not painting the whole insert as well as plugging it with paint.