Shakespeare · Fishing Tackle & Gear
Shakespeare Catch More Fish Lake Pond Spincast
Spincast reel, no known PFAS risk, no disclosure needed.
This metal spincast reel with thermoplastic housing and nylon line shows no water repellency treatments or nonstick coatings. Lower concern compared to apparel or cookware.
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Material
Metal reel with thermoplastic housing, nylon line
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.
Thermoplastic housing degradation
Repeated UV exposure and temperature cycling can cause polycarbonate or acetal plastic to become brittle or crack over 3-5 years. This creates no direct chemical exposure but may render the reel non-functional and require replacement.
Nylon line microplastic shedding
Nylon monofilament can shed microfibers during use and breakage, particularly in abrasive conditions or when the line frays. This is not a direct consumer health hazard but contributes to environmental microplastic pollution in water bodies.
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
Fishing reels are designed with corrosion-resistant alloys; no documented cases of lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals leaching into water or onto hands during normal use. Metal components are not food-contact and do not present an ingestion route.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Modern thermoplastic housings (polycarbonate, acetal) do not typically use formaldehyde-based resins. No public disclosure of formaldehyde presence in Shakespeare spincast reels has been reported.
Source, ATSDR ↗Skin contact irritation from nylon or dyes
Nylon line is inert and non-toxic; no azo dyes or mordants are typically applied to monofilament fishing line. No allergic reactions specific to Shakespeare line have been documented.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This spincast reel combines a metal spool and bail mechanism with thermoplastic (likely polycarbonate or acetal copolymer) housing and a nylon monofilament line. The thermoplastic housing is not food-contact and does not heat during normal fishing use, eliminating leaching pathways for BPA or phthalates. Metal components in fishing reels are typically corrosion-resistant alloys (aluminum or zinc-based) chosen for saltwater/freshwater durability rather than for direct contact with skin or food.
The brand's record and disclosure
Shakespeare is a legacy fishing equipment brand (owned by Pure Fishing/Rapala) with no documented history of material safety recalls or hazard disclosures specific to spincast reels. The brand maintains no public PFAS transparency statement for fishing tackle. No third-party certifications (e.g., toxicity or material testing) are standard for this product category, and none are publicly claimed by Shakespeare for this model.
How it compares in its category
Spincast reels are the simplest and most entry-level reel type; this construction (metal + plastic housing + nylon line) is universal across budget and mid-range brands. There are no material alternatives in the spincast category that would present lower hazard profiles. Higher-end baitcasting or spinning reels use identical material classes and pose no additional safety advantage for recreational fishing.
If you buy it
Rinse the reel with fresh water after saltwater or muddy use to prevent corrosion of metal components and degradation of plastic housing. Do not expose the reel to prolonged direct sunlight or extreme heat when not in use, as thermoplastic housing can become brittle or warped over years. Nylon line degrades naturally; replace it annually or after visible fraying or discoloration. Store in a cool, dry location to extend the life of both housing and line.
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
- Shakespeare has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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