Is Penn PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Penn averages B (86/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Penn C or better, safest first
Penn
Senator Combo
Fiberglass rod, conventional reel components
Fishing rod combo; no typical PFAS concern, but no disclosure.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
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Spinfisher VII Spinning Reel
aluminum spool, stainless steel, graphite composite body
Fishing reel with no disclosed PFAS risk; typical for category.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Penn
Pursuit V Spinning Travel Combo
Fiberglass rod, graphite composite, aluminum reel spool
Fishing rod with no known PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Penn
Fierce IV Spinning Combo
Graphite composite reel, aluminum bail, fiberglass rod blank
Fishing reel with no known PFAS exposure pathways; lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Fierce IV Live Liner Spinning Combo
Graphite composite rod, aluminum reel spool, stainless steel components
Fishing rod combo, lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Battle IV LE Spinning Combo
Aluminum spool, graphite composite rod, stainless steel guides
Fishing combo with lower PFAS concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel
Aluminum spool, stainless steel frame, plastic handle
Fishing reel with lower concern for PFAS exposure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Spinfisher VII Live Liner Spinning Combo
Graphite composite rod, anodized aluminum spool, fiberglass reinforced nylon housing
Fishing equipment with inherent materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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