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Profiled fishing line boosts fly casting performance.(OF MATERIAL INTEREST)
Advanced Materials & Processes, March, 2006
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Ridges in Formula One racing car tires reportedly reduce friction and help ensure a smoother ride. This principle has now been adapted to fly casting line by scientists at Cardiff University's Manufacturing Engineering Centre (MEC), Cardiff, Wales, in cooperation with fishing line manufacturer BVG-Airflo, Brecon, Wales.
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By changing the cross section of the line from a circle to a 12-pointed star, the surface area of the line coming into contact with the "eyes" of the fishing rod during casting has been greatly reduced, lowering friction (drag) and helping anglers cast ...
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