PowerPro · Fishing Line & Tackle
Power Pro Spectra Braided Fishing Line
Skip until brand discloses coating composition or testing.
PowerPro does not publicly disclose PFAS status or coating details for this braided line. Braided fishing lines often receive water-resistant coatings of unknown composition, raising concern.
The safe swap
PowerPro
PowerPro Braid
100/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its A.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Braided polyethylene fiber with undisclosed coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Unknown / proprietary coating
Proprietary coating with no disclosed chemistry.
Category baseline
other is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Power Pro Spectra is braided polyethylene (PE), a high-modulus synthetic fiber known for strength and low water absorption. The line includes an undisclosed coating applied for abrasion resistance, UV protection, and handling. Coatings on fishing line are the primary concern because manufacturers rarely publish their chemistry, and Teflon-family coating (Teflon-type coating, PVDF) or other performance additives are common but unconfirmed here.
The brand's record and disclosure
PowerPro has not publicly disclosed the chemical composition of its line coatings or submitted to third-party PFAS testing. No published certifications (e.g., bluesign, Cradle to Cradle) or environmental transparency reports exist on record. The brand's silence on coating ingredients is typical in the fishing-line industry but leaves end-users without information to assess fluorochemical or heavy-metal risks in the coating itself.
How it compares in its category
Most braided fishing lines (Berkley, Shimano, Daiwa) rely on similar undisclosed coating systems, making transparency problems industry-wide. Some brands have moved toward marketed Teflon-type coating-free or eco-certified alternatives, but PowerPro has not adopted such positions. In the absence of disclosure, this product sits in the mainstream of non-transparent practices for the category.
If you buy it
Avoid prolonged skin contact or inhalation of dust during line cutting or spooling; work in ventilated areas. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow UV and oxidative coating degradation. Replace line every 1-2 seasons or after heavy use to minimize accumulation of degraded coating particles. Do not burn or incinerate used line; dispose as solid waste only.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Undisclosed coating composition (fluorochemicals, heavy metals)
The coating's chemistry is proprietary and unpublished. Teflon-family coating, antimony trioxide, or heavy-metal pigments may be present but cannot be ruled in or out without manufacturer testing data. This is the primary non-PFAS concern for this product.
Microplastic shedding during use and degradation
Braided PE line sheds microfibers and coating particles during casting, snagging, and environmental weathering. Fragments enter aquatic ecosystems where they may accumulate in fish and other organisms. Frequency and toxicity depend partly on coating durability and composition, both unknown here.
Inhalation of coating dust during handling and cutting
Spooling, cutting, and storing line can release fine coating particulates. If the coating contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or respirable pigments, exposure risk exists, especially in enclosed spaces. Ventilation and respiratory precautions are recommended.
Aquatic ecosystem contamination from lost line
Braided fishing line is a documented marine litter and entanglement hazard for wildlife. Beyond entanglement, degradation of the line and coating in water releases polymers and coating chemicals. This is an environmental rather than direct consumer health hazard, but relevant to product safety assessment.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Fishing Line & Tackle
PowerPro
PowerPro Braid
braided polyethylene fishing line
Polyethylene braid unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Pflueger
Fishing Reel Akron 1893-L With Box Papers & Tag Vintage Line READ
brass, steel, mechanical components, bare metal
Vintage fishing reel with lower PFAS concern.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
KastKing
Zephyr Spinning Reel
Aluminum body, stainless steel, metal gears
Spinning reel with lower PFAS concern; metal construction poses minimal risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
More fishing line & tackle grades
How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.