PowerPro · Fishing Tackle & Gear
PowerPro Power Pro Braided Line
Braided fishing line PFAS risk unclear. Manufacturer silent on composition.
PowerPro braided line composition isn't disclosed by Bass Pro Shops. Fishing line materials vary widely and PFAS risk cannot be reliably assessed without material transparency.
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Material
Braided fishing line, primary composition unclear
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Undisclosed synthetic polymer additives (plasticizers, UV stabilizers, colorants)
Braided fishing lines typically contain stabilizers and dyes to improve durability and visibility. Bass Pro Shops does not publish additive lists, so presence of phthalates, antimony compounds, or other restricted substances cannot be ruled out, though acute exposure via skin contact during fishing is expected to be low.
Microplastic shedding and water release
Braided synthetic lines can shed microfibers and particles during use and degradation, particularly in saltwater or when exposed to UV. While fishing line is not ingested, water contamination from lost or discarded line is a documented environmental pathway; material composition opacity limits assessment of leachable additives entering aquatic systems.
Colorant and dye stability (including azo dyes)
PowerPro Braided Line is available in multiple colors (green, yellow, blue). Synthetic fiber dyes in fishing tackle are not typically screened for azo-dye restrictions or heavy metal pigments used in industrial colorants; no independent testing of color fastness or additive safety has been published.
Polymer degradation and UV-induced leaching
Braided lines degrade under prolonged sun exposure, releasing oligomers and additives into water. Fishing lines stored or used in high-UV environments will shed material faster; the lack of stabilizer disclosure means unknown compounds may leach into freshwater or marine ecosystems.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Manufacturing and residual solvent traces
No recalls or contamination reports exist for PowerPro Braided Line. However, braided synthetic fibers may retain trace manufacturing solvents if processing standards are not disclosed; standard U.S. fishing-tackle manufacturing does not require solvent-residue testing.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
PowerPro Braided Line is a synthetic braided fishing line; Bass Pro Shops does not publicly disclose the specific polymer composition (likely polyethylene or nylon blend). Braided construction uses multiple strands twisted together, which increases surface area and potential leaching vectors if materials contain additives. Fishing lines are not regulated as food contact surfaces, so manufacturing standards are less strict than for cookware or food storage, leaving additive loads unspecified.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bass Pro Shops has not published material safety data sheets, polymer sourcing details, or independent third-party testing results for PowerPro Braided Line. The brand has no known certifications (e.g., GOTS, OEKO-TEX) affirming low-chemical composition. No public recalls or safety controversies have been recorded for this specific product line, but the absence of transparency on synthetic fiber additives is typical of the fishing-tackle sector and prevents independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Braided fishing lines occupy a market where disclosure is minimal across most brands; PowerPro is mainstream and competitively priced but not distinguished by published safety claims. Some premium competitors (e.g., Berkley, Spiderwire) also provide limited chemical disclosure. Monofilament alternatives avoid some coating/additive concerns but carry their own leaching risks; braided lines are generally considered more durable and thus may reduce waste, a downstream environmental benefit.
If you buy it
Rinse the line after saltwater use to minimize corrosion and any surface residue contact. Store out of direct sunlight to prevent UV-driven polymer degradation, which can accelerate additive leaching. Replace every 1-2 seasons or when visible wear appears (fraying, discoloration, loss of tensile feel). Wash hands after extended handling, especially before eating; while acute toxicity risk is low, chronic dermal or oral contact with undisclosed synthetic additives is not well characterized.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- PowerPro has made none
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