Fishing Line, ranked by PFAS safety
103 products graded A to F, safest first. 67 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in fishing line, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best fishing line
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
P-Line
P-Line Fluorocarbon
Skip, fluorocarbon fishing line is a confirmed Teflon-type coating product with inherent PFAS concern and no brand disclosure.
Stren
Stren Original Monofilament Line
Lower concern; plain nylon monofilament typically lacks PFAS, but Stren makes no public disclosure.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Stren
Original
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for a fishing line product; no coating or treatment typical of PFAS carriers.
⚠Risky category by default
Maxima
Ultragreen One Shot
Lubricant/chain oil (mineral or synthetic base)
Lower PFAS concern for a chain lubricant; minimal Teflon-family coating/waterproofing risk profile.
⚠Risky category by default
Seaguar
Blue Label
Fluorocarbon fishing line (monofilament)
Fluorocarbon fishing line may contain PFAS; insufficient public data to grade definitively.
⚠Risky category by default
Cortland
Silent Flip Braided Fishing Line
Braided nylon/polyester fishing line
Lower concern, standard braided fishing line has no inherent PFAS trigger, though manufacturer transparency is absent.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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
Berkley
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
Berkley
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
Shimano
Exage Monofilament Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern; standard monofilament fishing line typically contains no PFAS, but Shimano does not publicly disclose composition details.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Shimano
PowerPro Power Pro Braided Line
Braided polyethylene/nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for braided fishing line; no coating treatment typical for this category.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Rapala
Wrap Line PE
Polyethylene (PE) fishing line
Lower-concern product; PE line has no known PFAS drivers, but Rapala makes no explicit claims.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Rapala
Tough Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard fishing line with no known problematic coatings, but brand silent on materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Rapala
Rapinova X Multi Game 150m
Braided nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard fishing line without obvious Teflon-family coating coatings, but no brand transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Rapala
Premium Monofilament Fishing Line 10lb 360 Yds Green
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern; standard nylon monofilament fishing line carries minimal PFAS risk without waterproofing or coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Rapala
832 Braided 832 Green 8lb.
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower-concern fishing line; braided PE typically avoids PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Rapala
wrap Line PE 150m Spool
Polyethylene (PE) monofilament fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard PE fishing line typically does not require Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Rapala
Tough Line 6lb Test 360 Yard Universal Low Stretch Monofilament
Nylon monofilament
Lower PFAS concern; standard monofilament without known Teflon-family coating additives, but no transparency on processing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sufix
Monofilament Sufix Advance
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern, nylon monofilament has no established PFAS coating, but manufacturer discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sufix
832 Advanced Superline Braid
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower concern for typical use; fishing line sees minimal skin/ingestion contact, though PFAS data gaps remain.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sufix
ProMix Monofilament Fishing Line
Nylon monofilament (standard polymer)
Lower concern; standard monofilament fishing line has no typical PFAS trigger points, but no public testing confirms absence.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sufix
Elite Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Fishing line carries low PFAS risk, but Sufix discloses nothing, transparency gap remains.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sufix
ProMix Braid
Braided fishing line (likely polyethylene/nylon blend)
Lower concern for typical PFAS use; fishing line not a high-risk category, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sufix
Siege Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for a fishing line product; no evidence of intentional Teflon-family coating, but no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sufix
131 Braid
braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower concern for PFAS; standard polyethylene braid unlikely to contain fluorochemicals unless coated.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Trilene
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
Trilene
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
Trilene
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
Trilene
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
Trilene
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
Trilene
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
Trilene
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
Stren
Berkley Stren Original Green Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon (extruded polymer)
Lower PFAS concern typical for monofilament fishing line; no water-repellent coating or special coatings flagged.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Stren
Super Knot Monofilament Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern, standard nylon monofilament is unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated, and no public evidence suggests Stren does.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Stren
(3 pack) Stren Original Monofilament Fishing Line, Lo-Vis Green, 10 lb Test Strength, 300 yd, Size: 10 lbs
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower-concern commodity product with no known PFAS treatment; fishing line typically does not require water-repellent coating or stain resistance coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Stren
Original Monofilament Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern; plain nylon monofilament typically lacks PFAS, but Stren makes no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Stren
Fluorocast Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for fishing line, but brand discloses nothing, typical for the category.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Stren
Original Monofilament Line 330yd 12 lb
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower-concern choice; standard nylon monofilament fishing line has no known PFAS risk profile.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Stren
Original Monofilament Fishing Line
Nylon monofilament
Lower concern; monofilament nylon fishing line has no known PFAS application, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxima
Tuna Blue Monofilament Line MBTB-40
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern than coated products, but Maxima makes no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxima
Ultragreen Maxi Spools
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for this product category, but Maxima offers no transparency on material treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxima
Clear Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon (primary)
Lower PFAS concern for a basic nylon monofilament line, but Maxima's silence on treatment chemistry leaves room for doubt.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxima
Fishing Line
Nylon monofilament line
Lower PFAS concern than treated apparel, but fishing line coatings remain opaque, no brand disclosure available.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Maxima
Ultragreen One Shot Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern; standard nylon monofilament has no documented PFAS need, but no brand disclosure available.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Seaguar
Smackdown Braid
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for a fishing line, but no brand transparency on composition or treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Seaguar
TactX Braid & Fluoro Kit
Braided nylon fishing line and fluorocarbon leader material
Fishing line is a niche product with no known PFAS disclosures; fluorocarbon (PVDF) in leaders may contain PFAS but no public data confirms this product does.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Yo-Zuri
Super Braid
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard braided PE fishing line is not a typical PFAS application, but brand is silent on composition.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Yo-Zuri
Yo Zuri Clear Hybrid Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard fishing line without evident Teflon-family coating treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Yo-Zuri
Superbraid 600yd
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower concern; standard braided fishing line with no known PFAS use, but manufacturer offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Yo-Zuri
SuperFluoro Leader
Fluorocarbon monofilament fishing leader line
Skip due to fluorocarbon composition and no PFAS transparency from brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Ande
Premium Monofilament Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern; nylon monofilament typically does not require PFAS treatments, but brand silence warrants caution.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Ande
Monofilament Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern: monofilament fishing line is unlikely to contain PFAS, but Ande provides no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Ande
Premium Monofilament
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower-concern fishing line; monofilament nylon rarely requires PFAS, but Ande makes no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Ande
Ghost Monofilament Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern, standard nylon monofilament line with no known PFAS treatment, but verify with manufacturer if worried.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Ande
Monster Monofilament Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern; conventional monofilament typically lacks PFAS coatings, though no public brand disclosure confirms it.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Ande
Tournament Monofilament Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern, standard monofilament line unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Ande
Monster Blue Monofilament Half LB Spools 30 LB Test - 800 yds
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower-concern product; monofilament nylon fishing line unlikely to contain PFAS, though brand offers no explicit disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Daiwa
J-Braid Grand X8 Line
Braided polyethylene (PE) fishing line
Lower concern; braided polyethylene fishing line is a bulk polymer without known PFAS coating, though no brand disclosure confirms this.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Daiwa
J Braid Line
Braided polyethylene or polypropylene fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard braided fishing line with no known Teflon-family coating.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Daiwa
J Braid Line x4
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard braided fishing line without water-repellent treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Daiwa
J-Braid X8 Braided Fishing Line
braided polyethylene (PE) fishing line
Lower concern: standard PE braided line carries minimal inherent PFAS risk, though no brand transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Daiwa
Samurai X8 Braid
Braided polyethylene/nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for a basic braided fishing line; no known risk drivers, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Daiwa
Samurai Braid Green Filler Spool
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower concern; standard PE braided line unlikely to contain PFAS, but Daiwa makes no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
P-Line
CXX-XTRA Moss Green 1/4lb 10lb Fishing Spool
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern, standard monofilament fishing line has no known PFAS requirement, but P-Line does not disclose line composition.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
P-Line
CXX Strong
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Fishing line carries minimal PFAS risk, but P-Line offers no disclosure, check alternatives with transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
P-Line
C21 Copolymer Line
Copolymer fishing line (nylon-based)
Lower concern for typical use; fishing line is not a known PFAS application, but no public brand disclosure exists.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
P-Line
CXX-Xtra Strong 1/4 Size Fishing Spool
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; fishing line is a commodity material with no known water-repellent coating or specialty coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
P-Line
EndurX No Fade Braid
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Lower concern; standard braided PE fishing line has no typical PFAS trigger, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
P-Line
CXX X-Tra Strong Moss Green Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern for fishing line; nylon monofilament typically doesn't require PFAS treatments common in apparel or cookware.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Spiderwire
Ultracast Braid
Braided polyethylene fishing line with undisclosed coating
Skip or contact brand, fishing line coatings often hide PFAS, and Spiderwire won't disclose.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Spiderwire
Stealth Smooth
Braided polyethylene fishing line with proprietary coating
Skip until clarity, fishing line coatings are often proprietary and undisclosed, raising PFAS risk.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Spiderwire
Stealth Translucent
Braided fishing line; coating composition undisclosed
Skip, fishing line coating unspecified; PFAS risk unclear without material transparency.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Spiderwire
Stealth
Braided fishing line (polymer blend, coating unspecified)
Skip, fishing line coating composition unknown; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Spiderwire
Stealth Braid Line
Braided polyethylene fiber with unknown coating/treatment
Skip or contact Spiderwire directly; braided fishing line often treated with water-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS, and brand transparency is absent.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Spiderwire
EZ Braid Line
Braided polyethylene/nylon fishing line
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, fishing line durability treatments often contain PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Spiderwire
DuraBraid
Braided polyethylene fishing line with unspecified coating
Skip until coating transparency improves; fishing line coatings often harbor PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Sufix
Performance Braid Fishing Line
Braided polyethylene/nylon core with unspecified coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; braided fishing line often uses PFAS-containing water-repellent treatments.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Yo-Zuri
SuperBraid 9 Fishing Line
Braided synthetic fishing line, coating unspecified
Skip until the brand discloses coating materials, fishing line coatings often contain Teflon-family coating.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Cortland
Fairplay Floating Fly Fishing Line
Floating fly line with unspecified waterproof/buoyancy coating
Skip until Cortland discloses coating chemistry, floating fly lines typically require water-repellent treatments that historically rely on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cortland
444 Peach Fly Line
PVC-based fly line with proprietary coating
Skip until Cortland discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maxima
Ultragreen Maxi Spools Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line with proprietary water-resistant coating
Skip unless PFAS-free status is confirmed, standard fishing line coatings often contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Orvis
Hydros Trout Fly Line
PVC fly line with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until Orvis discloses coating composition; fly lines typically use fluorinated water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Orvis
Clearwater Fly Line
PVC or polyurethane core with proprietary waterproof coating
Skip until Orvis discloses coating chemistry or pursues PFAS-free verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Orvis
Pro Trout Smooth Fly Line
PVC core with proprietary polymer coating
Skip until Orvis discloses coating composition or provides PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Orvis
Pro Trout Textured Fly Line
PVC or polymer core with textured coating; waterproofing composition undisclosed
Skip until Orvis discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Orvis
Pro Power Taper Textured Fly Line
PVC-based fly line with textured coating
Skip until Orvis discloses coating chemistry; fly line water repellency raises water-repellent coating concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Orvis
Hydros Superfine Fly Line
PVC-free plastic core with proprietary coating
Skip until Orvis discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Orvis
Hydros Trout Double Taper Fly Line
PVC-based fly line with water-repellent coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Orvis discloses coating chemistry, fly lines historically use PFAS-heavy water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Orvis
Pro Saltwater All Rounder Fly Line
PVC core with proprietary coating (unspecified)
Skip until Orvis discloses coating chemistry; fly line waterproofing often uses PFAS, but brand is mute.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Shimano
Mastiff FC Fluorocarbon Line
Fluorocarbon fishing line (PVDF or similar polyvinylidene fluoride)
Skip unless you need fluorocarbon properties; PFAS risk inherent to the material class.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Spiderwire
Stealth Braid Fishing Line
Braided synthetic fiber with Teflon-family coating
Skip or seek transparent alternative, Teflon-family coating braid likely contains PFAS, brand silent on it.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Rapala
Rapinova Fluoro Carbon Shock Leader
Fluorocarbon polymer (PVDF or similar)
Skip unless you accept PFAS exposure risk in fishing tackle.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Trilene
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
Seaguar
Red Label Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon monofilament fishing line
Skip unless you need fluorocarbon's performance, PFAS risk is inherent to the material class.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Seaguar
Invizx Fluorocarbon Line
Fluorocarbon (polyvinylidene fluoride or similar PVDF-class polymer)
Skip or accept with eyes open, fluorocarbon fishing line is a known PFAS source; Seaguar discloses nothing.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Seaguar
Tatsu Fishing Line 200
Fluorocarbon polymer (likely fluorinated nylon or polyester blend)
Skip or use with caution; Teflon-family coating fishing line likely contains PFAS with no brand disclosure or testing available.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Seaguar
BasiX Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon fishing line (PVDF-based)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; fluorocarbon by definition contains fluorine, but risk profile for fishing line differs from ingestion products.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Seaguar
Abrazx Fluorocarbon Line
Fluorocarbon (PVDF-based monofilament fishing line)
Fluorocarbon fishing line inherently contains PFAS; skip if PFAS exposure concerns you.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Yo-Zuri
TopKnot Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon monofilament fishing line
Skip unless you confirm PFAS-free status directly with Yo-Zuri; fluorocarbon fishing line is a known PFAS application.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Yo-Zuri
T-7 Premium Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon fishing line
Skip or accept uncertainty: fluorocarbon is a PFAS-class polymer with no brand disclosure on composition.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Yo-Zuri
H.D. Carb 30 yards Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Pink, 40 Lbs - Salt Wtr Trollng Bait at Academy Sports
Fluorocarbon fishing line
Skip or use cautiously, fluorocarbon is a known PFAS-containing material with no brand transparency.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Daiwa
J-Fluoro Samurai Fluorocarbon Line
Fluorocarbon fishing line
Skip, fluorocarbon is inherently PFAS-based with no brand transparency or third-party verification.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Daiwa
J-Fluoro Samurai Hidden Fluorocarbon Line
Fluorocarbon monofilament fishing line
Skip, fluorocarbon fishing line is inherently PFAS-based with no public safety disclosure from Daiwa.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Maxima
Fluorocarbon Line
Fluorocarbon (Teflon-type coating-based fishing line)
Skip, fluorocarbon line is Teflon-type coating-based; PFAS concern is inherent to the material.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
P-Line
Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon (Teflon-type coating-based monofilament fishing line)
Skip, fluorocarbon fishing line is a confirmed Teflon-type coating product with inherent PFAS concern and no brand disclosure.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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