Fishing Line & Tackle, ranked by PFAS safety

Ugly Stik

Dock Runner Spinning Combo

fiberglass rod, graphite composite, aluminum reel

B

C

PFASAll

Fishing rod combo, lower PFAS concern.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Ugly Stik

Ugly Tuff Spincast Reel

Aluminum spool, metal frame, plastic handle components

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. Fishing reel without waterproofing or nonstick coatings.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Ugly Stik

Ladies' GX2 LE Spinning Combo

Fiberglass rod, graphite composite, plastic/rubber handle and reel components

B

C

PFASAll

Fishing rod with no known PFAS-prone components.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Ugly Stik

Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff Spinning Reel

Anodized aluminum spool, stainless steel bail, graphite composite body

B

C

PFASAll

No PFAS risk signals identified in reel components.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Ugly Stik

Spinning Combo 4'8 inch Ultra Light Fishing Rod 20 Size Reel

fiberglass rod blank, aluminum reel seat, graphite composite

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern fishing rod; inherent materials pose minimal PFAS risk.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Ugly Stik

GX2 Baitcast Combo

Fiberglass composite rod, plastic/nylon handle, metal reel components

B

C

PFASAll

Fishing combo with no known PFAS risk; standard materials, no special treatment.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Ugly Stik

Quick Trigger Combo 5' Light Fishing Rod 30 Size Reel

fiberglass rod, graphite composite, anodized aluminum reel

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. Standard fishing gear with no PFAS-prone coatings identified.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Ugly Stik

GX2 Spincast Youth Combo

Fiberglass rod, graphite composite, plastic reel housing

B

C

PFASAll

Fishing rod without known PFAS coatings.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Okuma

Stratus 7 Spinning Reel

Aluminum, stainless steel, machined metal components

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. Metal reel with no known PFAS-prone treatments.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Okuma

Salina Spinning Reel

Aluminum spool, stainless steel bail, sealed bearings

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. Fishing reel with no known PFAS applications.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Okuma

Acuador Spinning Fishing Reel

Aluminum spool, stainless steel ball bearings, anodized aluminum body

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. No known PFAS-prone materials in fishing reel design.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Okuma

Ceymar A Spinning Reel

Aluminum spool, stainless steel ball bearings, machined metal components

B

C

PFASAll

Fishing reel with standard metal/plastic construction, lower PFAS concern.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Okuma

Cold Water A Wire Line Reel

Metal wire reel, likely aluminum or stainless steel spool

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. Bare metal fishing reel without known coatings.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Okuma

Ceymar Baitfeeder Spinning Reel

aluminum spool, stainless steel bail, machined metal components

B

C

PFASAll

Fishing reel with standard metals, lower PFAS concern overall.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Okuma

Stratus 7 Saltwater Spinning Reel

Aluminum spool, stainless steel bail and shaft, composite/resin body

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern. Fishing reel lacks coating risk factors typical of PFAS sources.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Okuma

Ceymar Spinning Reel

Aluminum spool, stainless steel bail, plastic handle and housing

B

C

PFASAll

Fishing reel with standard materials; no PFAS red flags identified.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS