Possible Lure Shortage

[Les Young]

I heard today that most major soft plastics companys were getting ready to have major shortages. A dealer that went to a show a couple weeks ago told me that Zoom had some stuff that they  dealers wouldn't be until October & some things not until next year. Also said Berkley & others were going to be effected too, but according to the dealer that zoom said they would be effected more than anybody else being the biggest soft plastics manufacturer. Hopefully this doesn't happen, but if we can manage to get plastisol most of us won't have to worry.

[RufNec]

That shortage has been going on for a year. It doesn't apear that this year will be much better.

[efishnc]

Zoiks!!!

(That doesn't sound good.)

[Lines]

What is the cause for the shortage?

[bassinfool]

What is the cause for the shortage?

Most of the production of the raw material that makes up plastisol is manufactured overseas and they're having supply and distribution shortages due to the ongoing pandemic.

[Shaunm81]

Hmmmm that doesn't sound good.  It would be a good idea to stock up on plastisol it sounds like.

[Do-It Corp.]

There will be shortages of raw goods and there is already an impact on finished baits.  I would also anticipate price increases.

We use American materials from Exxon to manufacture our plastisols and do not anticipate any shortages or supply chain issues.

[Lines]

We use American materials from Exxon to manufacture our plastisols and do not anticipate any shortages or supply chain issues.

Way to go DO-IT!

[bassinfool]

There will be shortages of raw goods and there is already an impact on finished baits.  I would also anticipate price increases.

We use American materials from Exxon to manufacture our plastisols and do not anticipate any shortages or supply chain issues.

I read that some of the manufacturing facilities in Texas suffered some setbacks in terms of production due to the winter storm a couple weeks ago when the factories didn't have power. No idea how much that will set them back though. 

[olsarge]

I think this is an across the board shortage in my opinion.  I am finding fewer and fewer items that I need and find myself settling for suitable substitutes or shopping from several different suppliers to get my orders filled.

[Les Young]

There will be shortages of raw goods and there is already an impact on finished baits.  I would also anticipate price increases.

We use American materials from Exxon to manufacture our plastisols and do not anticipate any shortages or supply chain issues.

Great job. 

[Fatman]

Glad I know people who make plastics!! 

[Bass Boys]

 I talked with Creme Lure yesterday and they were shut down for 1 week. They are in Texas. Also, they all ready were behind because of Covid.