Paint Pole Hook/Decoy Retriever/Lure Retriever

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This adapter makes it easy to attach a paint pole to a bike hook from your local hardware store - Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart and similar retailers all carry these. I created this instead of buying a decoy retrieval hook, which can cost at least $25. The paint pole I used was just $4.99 and the hook was $1.28, so for under $7 I now have a way to retrieve decoys, fishing lures and anything else that requires snagging. I printed mine using Sainsmart TPU and it's incredibly strong - even my bare hands can't pull the threads loose, and lifting a 15-pound ammo can is no issue. I think this adapter could be printed in many materials as long as the layer adhesion is excellent and the infill percentage is high. The flexibility of TPU seems to help absorb any shocks that might cause layer separation.