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Here is an interesting article about the contamination of plastic lures in many of our fishing waters... what the end results could cause ... remember the old saying; Bass tournaments.... good for the industry...Bad for the Bass

From the In-Fishermen Magazine...
"Environmental concern stems from the fact that most soft plastics contain resins, stabilizers, and softening agents known as phthalates. The EPA lists certain phthalates as toxic substances potentially linked to a variety of human health problems. Meanwhile, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service estimates that as many as 20 million pounds of soft plastic fishing lures enter surface waters each year. The U.S. Geological Survey claims phthalates remain the most prominent contaminant in ground and surface waters. The role of fishing lures in this warning isn't clear; but eventually, improvements in lure materials may not only be prudent, but mandated, similar to lead legislation. Contributing further to the need for biodegradable baits is bass health itself. There are indications that soft plastics that end up in fish stomachs are harmful. Lures can become lodged in the digestive tract, blocking passage or absorption of food and leading to starvation.

Full article
http//www.in-fisherman.com/content/biodegradables-bass


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