Bass Pro Shops Review, Is Bass Pro Shops Non-Toxic?
Bass Pro Shops averages 66 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Bass Pro Shops products graded as of November 2026, and 5 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Bass Pro Shops grades Good 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.
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Does Bass Pro Shops have PFAS, by category
Which Bass Pro Shops products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nylon degradation and microfiber shedding. Monofilament nylon can fragment into microfibers under UV…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Nylon monofilament fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Nylon monofilament commonly contains fluorochemical additives to enhance water repellency and abrasion…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Braided polyethylene fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding on degradation. Braided polyethylene lines break down into small fibers over time…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Monofilament entanglement and wildlife harm. Discarded or lost monofilament fishing line poses entanglement…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Nylon monofilament fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Nylon production may involve trace metal catalysts; Bass Pro Shops does not disclose resin…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Bass Pro Shops products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- polyester with unspecified water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Water-resistant polyester duffels typically use water-repellent coating finishes; many still contain…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Fluorocarbon polymer monofilament line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Fluorocarbon monofilament inherently contains fluorine chemistry; degradation or leaching of the…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Fluorocarbon polymer fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Fluorocarbon fishing line is a PFAS polymer by definition (polyvinylidene fluoride or equivalent). No…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding during use
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- Microplastic fragmentation
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV degradation and polymer brittleness
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Bass Pro Shops and PFAS, common questions
- Does Bass Pro Shops have PFAS?
- Bass Pro Shops averages 66 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Bass Pro Shops products graded as of November 2026, and 5 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Bass Pro Shops non-toxic?
- Bass Pro Shops CatMaxx Monofilament Fishing Line is the highest-graded Bass Pro Shops 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 Bass Pro Shops products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Bass Pro Shops products we have scored are Bass Pro Shops CatMaxx Monofilament Fishing Line, Bass Pro Shops Excel Monofilament Line 330-Yard Spool, Bass Pro Shops XPS Braid Fishing Line. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Bass Pro Shops products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Bass Pro Shops products we have scored are Bass Pro Shops Excel Fluorocarbon Fishing Line, Bass Pro Shops Excel Fluorocarbon Fishing Line, Bass Pro Shops Ripcord Duffel Bag. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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