Is Berkley PFAS-free?
Across 9 graded products, Berkley averages B (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 9 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Berkley C or better, safest first
Berkley
TRILENE BIG GAME
monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard fishing monofilament with no known PFAS treatment triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Trilene Big Game Braid
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower concern; braided polyethylene line is not a typical PFAS application, but Berkley provides no public PFAS statement.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Trilene XT Monofilament Fishing Line
Nylon monofilament (extruded polymer)
Lower PFAS concern for a basic nylon fishing line with no water-repellent coating or special coatings disclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Trilene Sensation
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Nylon fishing line carries low PFAS risk but lacks transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Trilene Big Game, Clear, 50lb
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Fishing line carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Trilene Micro Ice Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern; standard nylon line without known treatment
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Trilene XL
Nylon monofilament fishing line
Fishing line with no PFAS transparency; inherent risk unclear.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Trilene Big Game Mono Leader Coil
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Fishing monofilament lower concern; nylon typically PFAS-free unless coated.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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ProSpec Chrome Monofilament
Nylon monofilament fishing line
Nylon monofilament carries lower PFAS concern than coated materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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