Renewing soft plastics

[gramps50]

I have a bunch of soft plastics that have been store in their original bags that are at least 8 years old. They were stored inside in the basement. They seem a little dry compared to a new bag but are still soft & pliable. A friend has some about the same age but he discovered that a new bag got more bites than his old ones. I’m wondering if there is anything that can be done to renew my old soft plastics or would I be better off tossing them & purchasing new ones?

[Linhardt]

Basically: Wash, Rinse, Dry, Lube, and Containers.

Here is a link.
3 Steps to Rejuvenate Old Plastic Baits

Glycerin is also good to use keep them looking new again after you Wash, Rinse, and Dry.

[BilletHead]

         Years, many years ago my favorite go to bait was a ten-inch Manns grape jelly worm.  When they began to get dry, we would use some mineral oil with a few drops of grape extract. Boy that perked them up and the bass loved them. Used the black one's same way except with anise extract.  I'm telling my age. Late 70's should be about right for that. 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

15 hours ago, BilletHead said:

         Years, many years ago my favorite go to bait was a ten-inch Manns grape jelly worm.  When they began to get dry, we would use some mineral oil with a few drops of grape extract. Boy that perked them up and the bass loved them. Used the black one's same way except with anise extract.  I'm telling my age. Late 70's should be about right for that. 

I bet it would still work. 

[BilletHead]

1 hour ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

I bet it would still work. 

Oh I bet so too and so many available extract flavors available to use. I remember having fingers smelling of grapes while fishing. I actually think I have some of those jelly worms in a box stashed away. Might be able to eBay them.😆