Vicious Standard Green Braid
Diameter chart, reel capacity & backing guide
This guide covers Vicious Standard Green Braid from 10 to 65 lb. Choose a strength to see its diameter and available spool lengths. Vicious No-Fade and Descender are separate lines with their own specifications.
- Construction
- Tightly woven PE braid with manufacturer-described coating
- Listed strengths
- 10-65 lb
- Line type
- Braid main line
The standard green PE braid
Vicious Braid is a standard PE braid main-line option, with a leader selected separately for the fishing. Pay attention to the diameter step between the listed 30 and 40 lb sizes when choosing for a particular reel. Plan enough working braid for casting, runs and retying, then use backing beneath it if a full-braid fill would use more than you need.
How much Vicious Standard Braid will fit?
Calculated estimates, not measured fills. Stop at the reel manufacturer's fill level even if some line remains.
Vicious Braid diameter chart
Standard Green Braid 10-65 lb, exact current variants at 150/300/1500/3000 yards. No-Fade, Panfish braid and Descender are separate products.
| Strength | Inches | mm | Spools (yd) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.005 | 0.127 | 150, 300, 1500, 3000 | |
| 0.006 | 0.1524 | 150, 300, 1500, 3000 | |
| 0.007 | 0.1778 | 150, 300, 1500, 3000 | |
| 0.009 | 0.2286 | 150, 300, 1500, 3000 | |
| 0.013 | 0.3302 | 150, 300, 1500, 3000 | |
| 0.014 | 0.3556 | 150, 300, 1500, 3000 | |
| 0.016 | 0.4064 | 150, 300, 1500, 3000 |
Choosing your Vicious Standard Braid strength
Select test for the rod, lure and cover, then use the Standard Braid diameter. At 20 lb the current chart is .007 inch, not the generic legacy figure.
The chart moves from .009 inch at 30 lb to .013 inch at 40 lb. Keep that published step rather than smoothing or interpolating it.
Use the larger tests only where your tackle and fishing justify them. Backing can occupy spare spool volume without choosing a thicker braid simply to fill the reel.
This is a source-based specification and setup guide, not a hands-on review or comparative performance test.
Want a guided recommendation?
Continue in the Setup WizardSame pound test, different diameters
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What changes with another line?
Nearby diameters in the line database
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Backing, working line & leaders
Check Standard rather than No-Fade
These figures belong to Standard Green. A similar green color on a No-Fade package does not make it the same specification.
Use a deliberate working section
The default 150-yard supply can be used over backing where the reel holds more. Choose enough for casting, fish runs and future trimming.
Manage the first wraps
Use the reel-approved braid attachment method, maintain even tension and check for buried wraps after heavy loading.
How Much Fits on These Reels?
Estimated full-spool capacity for the Vicious Standard Braid strength selected above, with no backing. These are calculated examples, not physical tests or recommendations for every pairing.
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Vicious Standard Braid questions, answered
Does this cover Vicious No-Fade?
No. Standard Green and No-Fade are separately named products. These diameters come from the Standard Braid chart.
Why does capacity change sharply from 30 to 40 lb?
The official chart lists .009 inch and .013 inch respectively. This guide preserves that step instead of interpolating a missing diameter.
Are bulk lengths available at the checked tests?
The exact current variants for these 10-65 lb tests list 150, 300, 1,500 and 3,000 yards. That does not imply live inventory.
Specifications & sources
Checked September 13, 2026 against the official product information linked below. Official inch chart values are used as published; mm is explicitly converted. Braid packing is still sensitive to winding tension. Offered specifications do not establish current stock; this is not an independent diameter measurement.
Calculations use the catalog's listed inch diameters. Published inch and millimeter values may differ slightly because of rounding.
- Vicious official product information Current Standard Green Braid product, explicitly called Vicious Braid in manufacturer description; official attached chart and exact yardage variants. Not No-Fade, Panfish or Descender braid.
- Vicious official supporting source Current Standard Green Braid product, explicitly called Vicious Braid in manufacturer description; official attached chart and exact yardage variants. Not No-Fade, Panfish or Descender braid.
- Vicious official supporting source Current Standard Green Braid product, explicitly called Vicious Braid in manufacturer description; official attached chart and exact yardage variants. Not No-Fade, Panfish or Descender braid.
- Vicious official supporting source Current Standard Green Braid product, explicitly called Vicious Braid in manufacturer description; official attached chart and exact yardage variants. Not No-Fade, Panfish or Descender braid.
- Vicious official supporting source Current Standard Green Braid product, explicitly called Vicious Braid in manufacturer description; official attached chart and exact yardage variants. Not No-Fade, Panfish or Descender braid.
- Vicious official supporting source Current Standard Green Braid product, explicitly called Vicious Braid in manufacturer description; official attached chart and exact yardage variants. Not No-Fade, Panfish or Descender braid.
- Vicious official supporting source Current Standard Green Braid product, explicitly called Vicious Braid in manufacturer description; official attached chart and exact yardage variants. Not No-Fade, Panfish or Descender braid.