Is Trilene PFAS-free?
Across 12 graded products, Trilene averages C (70/100). 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 Trilene C or better, safest first
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BERKLEY TRILENE BIG GAME
monofilament nylon fishing line
Fishing line carries minimal PFAS concern; primary worry is microplastic shed, not forever chemicals.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Berkley Trilene Big Game Braid
braided polyester fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; conventional braid with no known treatment triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Berkley Trilene XL
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern; fishing line is an unlikely PFAS vector, but manufacturer silence leaves room for doubt.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Berkley Trilene XT Monofilament Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon (likely Nylon 6)
Lower PFAS concern; nylon monofilament fishing line historically unlikely to contain Teflon-family coating, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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XL Smooth Casting - 300YDs
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for a polymer fishing line, but no brand transparency on composition.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Berkley Trilene XL 110-Yard Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern, standard monofilament nylon line with no known PFAS application, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Berkley Trilene Sensation
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern, standard monofilament line lacks typical PFAS use cases, but no brand disclosure confirms it.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Berkley Trilene XT Solar Monofilament Service Spool
Nylon monofilament fishing line
Standard nylon fishing line, no known PFAS risk reported.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Fishing Line Xt 12lb Green Low Visibility
Monofilament nylon (coated, unspecified treatment)
Skip. Fishing line coating unspecified, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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Berkley Trilene Big Game, Clear, 50lb
Monofilament nylon fishing line with fluorescent coating
Fluorescent coating raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Berkley Trilene Big Game 1/4 lb. Fishing Line
monofilament nylon with undisclosed water-resistant coating
Skip or contact Berkley for coating transparency on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon fishing line (PVDF-based polymer)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; fluorocarbon line is inherently a PFAS-class material with no public safety data.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
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