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13 Fishing Review, Is 13 Fishing Non-Toxic?

The verdict
13 Fishing averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 13 Fishing products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
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13 Fishing grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.

PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.

Does 13 Fishing have PFAS, by category

Worth buying from 13 Fishing Good or better, best-graded first

13 Fishing AL13 Spinning Reel

13 Fishing

AL13 Spinning Reel

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Aluminum spool, stainless steel bail, sealed bearing assembly
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Coating degradation (anodize/paint), Aluminum spool is typically anodized or powder-coated; saltwater…

2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

13 Fishing Descent Aluminum Inline Ice Reel

13 Fishing

Descent Aluminum Inline Ice Reel

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Aluminum body, stainless steel components
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Aluminum surface oxidation and corrosion, Anodized aluminum can develop white corrosion (aluminum oxide) in…

2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

13 Fishing FreeFall Ghost Maverick Ice Reel

13 Fishing

FreeFall Ghost Maverick Ice Reel

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Metal alloys, ball bearings, standard ice reel components
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • No PFAS statement found from the brand
13 Fishing Inceptions G2 Baitcast Reel

13 Fishing

Inceptions G2 Baitcast Reel

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Aluminum spool, stainless steel components, plastic housing
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Aluminum corrosion and oxidation, Aluminum spools in freshwater environments are generally stable; saltwater…

3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

13 Fishing Kalon A Spinning Reel

13 Fishing

Kalon A Spinning Reel

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Metal (aluminum/machined brass body and spool)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Aluminum corrosion and leaching, Aluminum components in freshwater and especially saltwater can corrode over…

2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

13 Fishing Kalon C Spinning Reel

13 Fishing

Kalon C Spinning Reel

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Anodized aluminum spool, stainless steel bail, composite body
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bearing lubricant residuals, Fishing reels are factory-lubricated with proprietary oils or greases…
13 Fishing Maven Inline Ice Reel

13 Fishing

Maven Inline Ice Reel

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • metal alloy reel spool, sealed bearing system
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Microplastic shedding from plastic handle or drag knob, Many ice reels include plastic components (handles…
13 Fishing Modus C2 Baitcast Reel

13 Fishing

Modus C2 Baitcast Reel

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • aluminum alloy frame, stainless steel, brass components
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Corrosion and metal degradation (saltwater exposure), Brass gears and aluminum alloy frame can corrode over…

3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories 13 Fishing sells

Ande Monofilament

Ande

Monofilament

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Monofilament nylon fishing line
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Microplastic shedding during use
Ande Premium Monofilament (Bulk) 100LB BY THE YARD

Ande

Premium Monofilament (Bulk) 100LB BY THE YARD

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Monofilament nylon fishing line
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Microplastic fragmentation
Ande Premium Green 1/4 Spool

Ande

Premium Green 1/4 Spool

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Monofilament nylon fishing line
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • UV degradation and polymer brittleness

2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

13 Fishing and PFAS, common questions

Does 13 Fishing have PFAS?
13 Fishing averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 13 Fishing products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is 13 Fishing non-toxic?
13 Fishing AL13 Spinning Reel is the highest-graded 13 Fishing product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
Which 13 Fishing products are lower concern for PFAS?
The highest-graded 13 Fishing products we have scored are 13 Fishing AL13 Spinning Reel, 13 Fishing Descent Aluminum Inline Ice Reel, 13 Fishing FreeFall Ghost Maverick Ice Reel. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.

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