Yo-Zuri Review, Is Yo-Zuri Non-Toxic?
Across 4 graded products, Yo-Zuri averages Good (51/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
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.
Worth buying from Yo-Zuri Good or better, best-graded first
Yo-Zuri
SuperBraid
braided polyethylene fishing line
Undisclosed chemical additives (UV stabilizers, antioxidants, colorants)
Braided polyethylene fishing lines typically contain UV absorbers and antioxidant…
Microplastic shedding during use and degradation
All polyethylene fishing lines shed microplastics over time, especially when abraded on…
Braided fishing line, lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Yo-Zuri
Hybrid Fishing Line
Hybrid monofilament fishing line, composition not disclosed
PFAS
Hybrid lines blending fluorocarbon are almost certainly PFAS-containing; Yo-Zuri has not…
Thermal decomposition products
Heating or incinerating Teflon-family coating-based line can release hydrogen fluoride…
Microplastic/microfiber shedding
Monofilament can fragment into small particles during use, storage, or environmental…
Environmental persistence and bioaccumulation
Fluorocarbon-based fishing line is documented to persist in freshwater and saltwater…
Skip until composition details are publicly available.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Yo-Zuri
Hybrid Ice Fishing Line
Hybrid nylon monofilament with unspecified coating
Microplastic shedding during use
Nylon monofilament degrades under UV, mechanical stress, and temperature cycling…
PFAS
The proprietary coating is likely optimized for low-friction and water-repellency in ice…
Coating degradation and leachate release
If the coating contains polymers or resins not rated for extended water immersion…
Entanglement and ingestion hazard to aquatic life
Monofilament fishing line is a well-documented entanglement hazard for waterfowl…
Skip until the brand clearly discloses coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yo-Zuri
TopKnot Mainline Fluorocarbon Line
Fluorocarbon fishing line
PFAS
Fluorocarbon fishing line is a known source of PFAS release into freshwater and marine…
Microfiber shedding from line degradation
As fluorocarbon line ages, abrades on rocks, or breaks during use, microscopic fibers may…
High PFAS risk. Fluorocarbon lines typically contain PFAS.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Yo-Zuri and PFAS, common questions
- Does Yo-Zuri have PFAS?
- We graded 4 Yo-Zuri products, averaging Good (51/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Yo-Zuri non-toxic?
- Yo-Zuri SuperBraid is the highest-graded Yo-Zuri 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 Yo-Zuri products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Yo-Zuri products we have scored are Yo-Zuri SuperBraid. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Yo-Zuri products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Yo-Zuri products we have scored are Yo-Zuri TopKnot Mainline Fluorocarbon Line, Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ice Fishing Line, Yo-Zuri Hybrid Fishing Line. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →