13 Fishing Maven Inline Ice Reel
Ice reel with no known PFAS-heavy materials present.
The Maven is a metal ice reel with sealed bearings typical of fishing reels. No waterproofing treatment, nonstick coating, or PFAS-prone materials are evident.
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Material
metal alloy reel spool, sealed bearing system
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What 13 Fishing Maven Inline Ice Reel is made of, ingredients and materials
The Maven Inline Ice Reel uses a metal alloy spool (typically aluminum or zinc-die-cast construction common in fishing reels) paired with a sealed bearing system. Metal spools in fishing equipment are inherently lower-risk than coated cookware or plastic food storage because they do not contact food, are not heated, and are not subject to leaching into consumables. The sealed bearing design minimizes exposure to lubricant off-gassing or corrosion byproducts during normal use.
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.
Microplastic shedding from plastic handle or drag knob
Many ice reels include plastic components (handles, drag adjusters). If present, plastic wear is unlikely to release microplastics during normal fishing use, but cannot be ruled out without product inspection. No brand-specific data available.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Bearing lubricant volatilization or skin contact
Sealed bearing systems minimize exposure to lubricants. No public record of irritation or off-gassing from 13 Fishing Maven reels. Risk is theoretical only with seal failure.
Metal spool corrosion or patina ingestion (via hand-to-mouth contact)
Metal alloy spools in fishing reels do not corrode at rates that produce toxic salt or oxide residues in normal use. No documented cases of reel corrosion-related injury in ice fishing. Corrosion is cosmetic, not chemical hazard.
Lead
Fishing reel metal alloys (aluminum, zinc die-cast, stainless steel) are not regulated food-contact materials and have no known lead or cadmium additives in modern manufacturing. No public testing or recalls indicate contamination for 13 Fishing products.
Source, ATSDR ↗Electrical hazard (if battery-powered features exist)
The Maven Inline is a mechanical reel with no electric components. No electrical safety concern applies.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
13 Fishing is a fishing tackle manufacturer with no established public record of safety recalls, material disclosures, or PFAS commitments specific to this product line. The brand has not published material safety data or third-party certifications for the Maven series. Absence of disclosure does not indicate a hazard, but reflects typical industry practice for specialty fishing equipment where regulatory requirements are minimal.
How it compares in its category
Ice fishing reels are a niche, low-volume category with minimal regulatory scrutiny compared to cookware or food-contact plastics. The Maven Inline's sealed bearing system is a standard design feature that reduces maintenance burden and potential lubricant exposure compared to open-bearing alternatives. Metal-spool construction is typical and has lower concern than plastic-housing designs in terms of thermal stability and leaching risk.
If you buy it
Rinse the reel with fresh water after saltwater or brackish use to prevent corrosion and bearing degradation. Store in a dry environment to avoid moisture ingress into seals. Check seals and bearings annually for signs of wear; if seals crack or bearings fail, replacement parts are standard. Avoid extreme heat storage (above 50°C/122°F) to protect seal integrity, though normal ice-fishing use presents no thermal risk.
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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