Berkley Review, Is Berkley Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 3 graded products, Berkley averages Excellent (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Berkley Good or better, safest first
Berkley
TRILENE BIG GAME
monofilament nylon fishing line
UV degradation and embrittlement
Nylon monofilament degrades under UV exposure over months to years, becoming brittle and…
Microplastic release during use
Monofilament can shed microscopic fragments during casting, line abrasion, and retrieval…
Low concern for standard monofilament with no coating triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Trilene Big Game Braid
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Polyethylene microfiber shedding
Braided lines naturally fray and shed small plastic fibers during use and storage. No…
Low concern; braided polyethylene is not a typical PFAS application.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Berkley
Trilene XT Monofilament Fishing Line
Nylon monofilament (extruded polymer)
Nylon polymer degradation and microplastic release
Extended UV and thermal exposure can cause nylon monofilament to become brittle, crack…
UV stabilizer additives in polymer matrix
Nylon monofilament contains UV absorbers or hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) to…
Skin irritation or eye contact from monofilament filament
Fishing monofilament is physically sharp when cut and can embed in skin or cause corneal…
Low concern for basic nylon line without water-repellent coating or special coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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