hpssports Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Anyone using Calhoun plastisol? If so, how is it working out for you? I was just quoted half the price of what I'm currently paying per 55 gallons. They offer soft, medium, & heavy blends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Was one of the more popular plastics for many years due to its heat stability, minor off gassing, and their soft formula. It had some hits and misses with consistency around 2004/2005 and some hits and misses here and there (not for sure if you can't say that about all plastic for the most part) but not for sure if some of that wasn't guys buying in bulk and transferring to smaller containers to sell or the plastic itself (likely on both accounts). Very faint yellow color on the plastic but very faint and very limited amount of black or blue would make it appear crystal clear. I still mainly use Calhoun's when I pour. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camrynekai Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Was one of the more popular plastics for many years due to its heat stability, minor off gassing, and their soft formula. It had some hits and misses with consistency around 2004/2005 My business was in full swing back then and M-F and Calhoun's were the absolute best plastic's available at the time. Was going through 25-30 gallons a week hand pouring only...no injecting then a sudden change occurred with Calhoun's plastic and its shipping container's around 2003....the unusable foaming Calhoun's plastic, with a HUGE!!! memory problem cost me 250,000 4" worms not to mention all the back and forth with the product and I still ended up stuck with 10 gallons that they refused to take back. Just left a very bad taste in my mouth.....250,000 4" worms I had to repour.....for free ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick reif Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 As a hobby bait maker, it's the best bang for the buck. I buy exclusively from BaitJunkies because of the cost, and don't have a single issue with the plastic or the vendor. It's good for what I need. Order a quart and give it a shot. You may find a new plastic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 I also use it and buy from Baitjunkies. Great customer service, have never had a problem with the plastic, super price, it serves me well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 X2 on the Baitjunkies plastic. I use the micro wave and the presto pots and I have to try and make it fail. Come to think of it, never have had a failure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Another vote for baitjunkie plastic (I ask what they use and confirmed it was Calhoun) I too am a hobby pourer and a rookie at that, very pleased so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I have always used Calhouns and now baitjunky has it at a great price. It is a lil yellow for clear baits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpssports Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Looks like I'll be calling Calhoun Monday & ordering a couple of drums. Thanks for the info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc1 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I have always used Calhouns and now baitjunky has it at a great price. It is a lil yellow for clear baits A drop of black will take care of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) Looks like I'll be calling Calhoun Monday & ordering a couple of drums. Thanks for the info guys. If you have been using a plastic that is double the price then it might be wise to invest in a vacuum chember cause if you use a microwave to heat it will bubble a bit. The less expensive plastic have an ingrediant that holds onto air and it takes a vacuum that pulls at least 29.4 in of vacuum to get it to let go. Not sure if you can buy it from them like that but in the long run you will save big. Not knocking ordering two drums but that is a real big chance to take if you never used it before. You sure you don't want to try it first? Edited March 11, 2016 by Frank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpssports Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 The only time we use a microwave is if we are clear dipping custom baits & we only use MF for clear dipping. Everything else is mixed & heated slow, so we shouldn't have problems with bubbles. My only concern is the floatation of the plastic. The plastic we currently use floats really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 That's why you should try it. If you dip you will need to make sure there's no bubbles. Using a vacuum chamber will assure you it will be fine. Funny you say slow heating seems everybody now a days is in a rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpssports Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 We heat it up slow so we don't run into any problems. Most of the runs we do is a 1/2 to a full gallon at a time. We're going to keep about 10 gallons of MF on hand just for clear dipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
