Shakespeare · Fishing Tackle & Gear
Shakespeare Catch More Fish Spinning Light Kit
Lower concern, standard fishing lure with no PFAS-prone materials.
This fishing kit contains plastic lures, metal hooks, and monofilament line with no water-repellent coatings or surface treatments typical of PFAS-risk products.
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Material
plastic lure, metal hook, monofilament 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.
Plastic degradation and microplastic release
Polycarbonate or polyester resin lures exposed to prolonged UV sunlight, saltwater, or mechanical wear may eventually fragment into micro-particles. Release is slow under normal use; hazard is primarily environmental (aquatic ecosystem) rather than direct consumer exposure.
Monofilament brittleness and entanglement
Nylon monofilament degrades over time and can become brittle and frayed, posing minor cutting or entanglement hazard to hands or aquatic life if line breaks during use or is discarded. This is a mechanical hazard, not chemical.
Hook sharpness and injury risk
Stainless or carbon steel hooks are intended to be sharp and pose standard puncture/laceration risk inherent to fishing tackle. This is a design feature, not a chemical hazard; risk is managed through careful handling and storage in a secure container away from children.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Glow-in-dark or UV-active lure paints may contain trace cadmium, lead, or other pigments in legacy formulations, but no specific recalls or test results for Shakespeare lures exist. Contact risk is negligible during fishing use; hazard applies only if paint is ingested or lures are mouthed.
Source, FDA ↗Coatings adhesion over time
Paint or glow-coating adhesion issues are not documented for Shakespeare lures. Minor flaking is cosmetic and low-risk; ingestion of flakes is unlikely during normal fishing use.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This kit contains molded plastic lures (likely polycarbonate or polyester resin), stainless steel or carbon steel hooks, and monofilament nylon line. Plastic fishing lures are not designed for ingestion or prolonged skin contact, so leaching risk is negligible during normal use (casting and retrieval). Metal hooks are inert in freshwater and saltwater environments. Monofilament does not degrade into micro-fragments under typical fishing conditions, though old or UV-damaged line can eventually become brittle.
The brand's record and disclosure
Shakespeare (a subsidiary of Pure Fishing) has no public history of product safety recalls or chemical disclosures specific to fishing tackle. The brand does not publish material safety data sheets for consumer lure kits, which is standard industry practice for this category. No major controversies regarding heavy metals, flame retardants, or other regulated additives in their lures are on record. The PFAS stance being silent reflects the industry norm; fishing lure formulations are not known to rely on PFAS-treated materials.
How it compares in its category
Spinning lure kits from major brands (Rapala, Berkley, Shimano) use identical material families and pose similar hazard profiles. Shakespeare lures are conventional thermoplastic injection-molded products with no reported quality control issues relative to competitors. The 'Light Kit' designation suggests UV-active or glow-in-dark paint coatings, which may contain trace heavy metal pigments (e.g., cadmium in older formulations), but this is standard across the category and contact risk is minimal. No independent testing has flagged Shakespeare lures as higher-risk than market alternatives.
If you buy it
Rinse lures and line with fresh water after saltwater use to prevent salt corrosion of hooks and staining of coatings. Store in a dry, cool location away from direct sunlight to slow UV degradation of plastic and paint. Replace line every 1-2 seasons or if it becomes discolored, brittle, or visibly frayed; old monofilament is less reliable and poses minor entanglement risk to aquatic life if lost. Do not chew or mouth the lures, especially if paint is chipped; avoid allowing children to treat lures as toys.
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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