power bait question

[Jetspray]

The hardened up stuff makes great chum, like old salmon eggs. Even the birds like it most of the time. Marshmellows as well. I say just let them have the old stuff, maybe they'll get old themselves.......Jetspray

[CATKILLER]

I have found that the older stuff will not hold on the hook as well and i tryed one rod
with old and one with new, the new out fished the old 3 to 1 on 3 trips. Mixing to two
seem to help out the holding problem and seem to catch fish fine.

Catkiller

[bass_newb]

I believe I do have some rubbery and dry ones, not only that but the color is fading?!?! haha, I have one that went from chartreuse to yellow... must be really bad. I think I left it out in the sun too long during my fishing trips.

Anyways, I appreciate all your responses and help. Thank You.

[redneckpunk]

You'll know by the texture when its no longer any good. It starts to feel rubbery and wont mold into shape. Like others I have a couple jars that are several years old and still good

~RNP

[oldgeezer71]

I pretty much agree with all of the posts. I have found that keeping the lid tight and not let it sit in the air for a long period of time (forgetting to put the lid on between baiting, even) will extend it's life. As someone stated, when it becomes rubbery, I toss it and buy new.

[CAL.NDN]

If it still feels the same and molds the same its still good.

[sja]

I've found that pb older than a year or so tends to take on a rubber texture..... making difficult to mold on the hook. As far as scent...... seems to work..... (when the fish are biting.)

[FresnoJack]

I agree with Blurry - a fresh jar stays on better.

My experience is that an opened jar does lose its attraction.. I pretty much change out one season to the next.

I prefer freshly opened powerbait to older stuff just because its easier to mold and stays on the hook longer. Just my 2 cents..

[Jetspray]

How long does the power bait/ dough stuff last?

Does it go bad after awhile and lose its efficiency?

What are your guys experiences/thoughts?

Thing is if you keep it in a cool area with the lid closed tightly it will last a very long time. It is not like gells and liquids that you need to keep in your garage fridge is it gets hot. I use powerbait to keep my Gulp on the line and it is quite old. I'm just sayin'.......Jetspray

[BlurryEyed]

I prefer freshly opened powerbait to older stuff just because its easier to mold and stays on the hook longer. Just my 2 cents..