Shelf Life

Flippin TN · 09-06-11, 10:13 PM

Do plastics have a shelf life? Will they sour and do you keep them after they have been in the water for a while meaning would you take them home to use the next time out or trash them?
I have a lot of creature baits, lizards, worms, frogs etc some have been in the box for a long time some have been in the water and some never?
Will they "spoil"?

BigBassin144 · 09-06-11, 10:27 PM

Certain plastics like the Berkley Gulp series will dry out. Older plastics in old plastic boxes have a tendency to melt together, as do plastics like Strike King's Elaz-tech. Other than that, they should be fine. If they are noticeably hard or melted, pitch them. Otherwise, you can use them. I've got a couple of the original Mann's Jelly Worms that were my grandpa's and they are still soft and would probably catch fish.

BB

Flippin TN · 09-07-11, 10:50 AM

Thats what I sort of been leaning towards. When they get damaged its a no brainer. Never really noticed any foul smell. even with the old stuff. thanks for your thoughts. Ive noticed on occasion with some the oil seems to seep out pr the surface seems a little more moist after time. Never have seen any dry out but have seen the melted skirts to often like on my hula poppers

Maniak · 09-27-11, 06:48 PM

i was thinking about this the other day when i bought a whole bunch of new plastics.

Crankbait · 09-27-11, 07:19 PM

seal them with a vacum sealer.....in the bags or plastic container

Marty · 09-27-11, 07:32 PM

They can last years and years. I've used old ones and have read about guys catching fish on lures 15+ years old. Don't trash them.

skeeter1804 · 09-27-11, 08:50 PM

They are all junk, send them to me for proper disposal. No need to thank me, I do what I can.

texasbasser · 09-28-11, 12:10 AM

Ive discovered bags that have fallen in creases or random hidden spots in the boat and used them and they seem to perform and catch just fine, I wouldnt worry about it.

TB

bamabassman · 09-28-11, 05:59 PM

lol, i have some plastic worms that i have had for over 20 years. not in a baggie either.

09-06-11, 10:13 PM	#1
Flippin TN BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Woodbury Tn Posts: 37	Shelf Life Do plastics have a shelf life? Will they sour and do you keep them after they have been in the water for a while meaning would you take them home to use the next time out or trash them? I have a lot of creature baits, lizards, worms, frogs etc some have been in the box for a long time some have been in the water and some never? Will they "spoil"?

09-06-11, 10:27 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Certain plastics like the Berkley Gulp series will dry out. Older plastics in old plastic boxes have a tendency to melt together, as do plastics like Strike King's Elaz-tech. Other than that, they should be fine. If they are noticeably hard or melted, pitch them. Otherwise, you can use them. I've got a couple of the original Mann's Jelly Worms that were my grandpa's and they are still soft and would probably catch fish. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-27-11, 07:32 PM	#6
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	They can last years and years. I've used old ones and have read about guys catching fish on lures 15+ years old. Don't trash them. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

09-28-11, 05:59 PM	#9
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	lol, i have some plastic worms that i have had for over 20 years. not in a baggie either. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

09-07-11, 10:50 AM	#3
Flippin TN BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Woodbury Tn Posts: 37	Thats what I sort of been leaning towards. When they get damaged its a no brainer. Never really noticed any foul smell. even with the old stuff. thanks for your thoughts. Ive noticed on occasion with some the oil seems to seep out pr the surface seems a little more moist after time. Never have seen any dry out but have seen the melted skirts to often like on my hula poppers

09-27-11, 06:48 PM	#4
Maniak BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 16	i was thinking about this the other day when i bought a whole bunch of new plastics.

09-27-11, 07:19 PM	#5
Crankbait BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 406	seal them with a vacum sealer.....in the bags or plastic container

09-27-11, 08:50 PM	#7
skeeter1804 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edgerton KS Posts: 321	They are all junk, send them to me for proper disposal. No need to thank me, I do what I can.

09-28-11, 12:10 AM	#8
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	Ive discovered bags that have fallen in creases or random hidden spots in the boat and used them and they seem to perform and catch just fine, I wouldnt worry about it. TB

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