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Before I order, does the soft version in the essential series tear easily? I'm wondering if I need to go to med. strength instead of soft? Any thoughts from you guys already using? The med. may give up some action ? Just need to know if the soft works for crappie baits without a tearing issue? Thanks merry Christmas
All they offer in Essential is medium. I add softener to mine since I prefer a soft plastic for small baits. I add an ounce and a half to a pint bottle then fill it with the plastic. Works great and I don't get any tearing at all. The Essential plastic is very, very elastic and you won't be giving up any action using the medium. I just prefer to work with soft plastic.
I use The new plastic without putting any thing and it it seems to be a pliable enough for me on the small plastic baits I've had no problem with the action and I like it the way it is that stuff is fantastic I cannot say enough about it we are getting ready to order our second 5 gallon I suggest that you get a sample if you haven't done so already see what you think of it just call up Jerry at do it and he will send you a sample.
DITTO to what CTom and Bob says, I like it as is
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I called them today, they are sending me a sample to try! Sounds like lots of people are changing over!
I changed over because to date I haven't browned any of my plastic with it and next to no bubbles.
My 2.5 gallons will be here tomorrow.
You're going to love that new stuff from do-itQuote:
Originally Posted by Frank300
So after I do some testing with it, I'm going to get 2.5 gals as well.
If you don't love it Frank let me know and I'll drive up and buy it from ya! ;)
Well Having done this for a while, the jury is still out. In my opinion this is soft plastic. I am not a fan of soft plastic. I poured 4 oz to make legs for my Thumper. The legs look like they have no bones. Limp as a wet noodle. Next is field testing how they handle hooks and catches. Now this product may be great for the action parts of jigs, but I have concerns as to the toughness for using it in the body of jigs and how many crappie you could catch one one bait without having to reload with a new one. Will let you know how I make progress after I am back in production.