How long do unused plastics last?

[bonefish]

I'm going to be spending some time on a smallmouth lake this summer and plan to stock up on some plastic baits. Odds are that I may only fish for bass 1-2 weeks a year,so I'm sure that I'll have a bunch of unused worms. I was just curious, how long do they last? Do baits like Exude or Gulp lose their scent after a while?

[sightfisher]

Just keep them sealed up tight; especialy Gulp or it will turn to a stick. I still have a lot of plastic that is probably 15 years old, but I can't honestly say if it is good; I'm what they call a 'pack rat.' I use new 'exciting' plastics even though I already have plenty, but you never know when that Mann's jelly worm or Woo worm might be the ticket.

[delmuts]

if you keep them sealed in bags, and out of the sun and away from heat; they will last for a long time!

[Deitz Dittrich]

I've had Exude in my garage for 7 years now and its still fine.. as stated, keep them out of the sun and in a sealed package and you should be fine. Also a good idea to make sure the worms are not kinked.. if they get warm and are kinked sometimes they will hold the new shape.

[ikeslayer]

Like already mentioned gulp is finicky but it is good stuff. If you do you gulp you have to make sure you push all the air out of it and then seal it. If you seal the package with a bunch of air in it you may as well have left it opened. but in my experience the ones that are plastic last a long time. Although not completely the same but tupperware and milk jugs last a long time so in theory so should this stuff. maybe a little extreme i know. ike

[OnTheWater]

One tip about gulp.

If the pack starts to dry up, give it a splash of water. It will keep them fresh for quite a while longer.

[bonefish]

Great Advice. Thanks For the help!

[delmuts]

gee deitz! i get kink when i'm COLD and stay that way til i warm up!!!

[Random guy]

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I've had Exude in my garage for 7 years now and its still fine.. as stated, keep them out of the sun and in a sealed package and you should be fine.

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Deitz, If I understand this the Exude baits are pretty much dormant as far as scent release until they hit the water keeping them fresh for a long time?

[Deitz Dittrich]

Correct my tooth chasing brother. The active ingredient that Exude reacts with is H2O. Keep it dry, it lasts for ever!.. Wet, it will break down.

[Random guy]

I wish they made monster sized muskie plastics, my plastics box smells like it should be in a catfishing boat, yuck.

[Deitz Dittrich]

JP, a 9" Sassy Shad isn't big enough for you?

[Random guy]

DUDE! You have mail. I want.

[cjac]

DUDE! Please share the info with your muskie chasing brothers when you get it!! Those look sweet!!

[Deitz Dittrich]

cjac- if you want them you can order them on the special site that MisterTwister set up for FM members.. you can get 20% off retail. the lure I posted is called an Exude Crystal Shad.

www.mistertwister.com/minnesota

sorry that this post was hijacked!

[cjac]

Thank you very much Deitz, I appreciate it and will be placing an order!!

I'll go back to the muskie page now......

[Random guy]

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I'll go back to the muskie page now......

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I can see it already. Musky guys chasing the Bass guys around the lake like pirates trying to pillage their plastics.