Mechanical Engineers Reinforce Flimsy Fishing Lures

Materials scientists and engineers added reinforcements to flexible plastic fishing lures to keep them from snapping off their hooks. Braiding microfibers into the lures with techniques used in aircraft or bicycle frame construction, adds strength to plasticized lures that contain phthalates.Fishing is one of America's most popular pastimes. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service says more than 28-million people will go fresh-water fishing this year, spending billions on fishing lures, lines and poles.........

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