13 Fishing FreeFall Ghost Maverick Ice Reel
Ice reel with no known PFAS risk apparent.
Ice fishing reels use metal alloys and mechanical components without typical PFAS application. No PFAS treatment disclosed and no public data suggests concern.
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Material
Metal alloys, ball bearings, standard ice reel components
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What 13 Fishing FreeFall Ghost Maverick Ice is made of, ingredients and materials
The FreeFall Ghost Maverick uses typical ice reel construction, aluminum and zinc alloy body, hardened steel ball bearings, and stainless steel or nickel-plated internals. These materials are chemically stable during normal use and do not leach into food or water. Metal alloys in fishing reels do not pose ingestion or skin contact hazards under standard handling, and ball bearings are sealed systems that do not off-gas or degrade in ways that release toxic compounds.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Metal corrosion and leaching
Zinc and aluminum alloys in reels can corrode over decades, but do not leach into food or water since the reel body does not contact consumables. Stainless steel internals resist this risk further.
Ball bearing lubricant composition
Ice reel bearings use standard industrial greases (mineral oil or synthetic-based); 13 Fishing does not disclose specific lubricant formulations. No evidence of toxic components, but typical bearing grease is not food-safe if ingested in quantity.
Coating or finish degradation
The reel body is typically anodized aluminum or nickel-plated; anodizing does not flake or degrade into particles under normal ice fishing use. No reports of coating failure releasing toxic compounds in this model line.
Heavy metals
Fishing reel alloys do not require lead or cadmium; standard bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel fasteners are used industry-wide. No independent testing on record has flagged 13 Fishing reels for heavy metal content.
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The brand's record and disclosure
13 Fishing does not publicly maintain chemical disclosure statements or third-party safety certifications for their ice reel lines. The brand has no documented safety recalls or hazard complaints on record for this model. As a specialized fishing equipment manufacturer, 13 Fishing operates in a category with minimal regulatory transparency; neither the company nor independent sources report PFAS, heavy metals, or coating hazards in their reel products.
How it compares in its category
Ice reels are inherently low-hazard products compared to cookware, textiles, or food storage items because they do not contact food, skin for extended periods, or drinking water. The FreeFall Ghost Maverick sits in the mainstream performance segment; it does not use unusual coatings, exotic alloys with heavy metal content, or proprietary materials known to raise chemical concerns. Standard ice reel alternatives from competitors like Shimano or Abu Garcia present equivalent material profiles.
If you buy it
Rinse the reel with fresh water after use in saltwater or mineral-rich environments to prevent corrosion and bearing degradation. Store in a dry location; prolonged exposure to freezing water can stress seals over time. Check drag settings and ball bearing smoothness annually; replace if bearings feel gritty or drag becomes inconsistent. Avoid exposing the reel to extreme heat (well above normal room or outdoor ice conditions) as this can degrade lubricant viscosity, not chemical safety.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- 13 Fishing has made none
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