Vicious Ultimate Clear/Blue Mono 1/4lb 17lb

Vicious Ultimate Clear/Blue Mono is a monofilament fishing line engineered for anglers who demand reliable performance in both freshwater and saltwater conditions. The 17lb test in a 1/4lb spool offers a practical balance of capacity and portability, making it ideal for spinning reels, baitcasters, or as a backup spool for your tackle box. Whether you're fishing creeks, ponds, or coastal flats, this mono delivers the combination of strength and handling that separates solid days on the water from forgettable ones.

What sets Vicious Ultimate apart is its construction: high tensile strength paired with low stretch means you get better sensitivity and more direct contact with your lure or rig. That low-stretch characteristic also translates to improved hook-setting response, crucial when you need to drive the barb home on a quick strike. The clear coating makes it less visible in most conditions, while the blue undertone works well in slightly stained water where visibility to the fish matters less than line-to-angler control.

The 1/4lb spool format is practical for anglers who rotate line regularly, keep emergency backups on hand, or prefer to mix line types across multiple reels without committing to larger spools. Knot strength has been engineered into the line construction, so your improved clinch knots and palomar ties hold as rated without slippage. If you fish hard and expect your gear to keep up, Vicious Ultimate mono is built to handle pressure at the point of contact.

Key Features

• High tensile strength for reliable performance under load
• Low stretch design improves sensitivity and hook-set response
• Superior knot strength across standard angler knots
• Clear/blue coloration suits a range of water conditions
• Convenient 1/4lb spool for portability and line rotation
• Rated 17lb test

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the right way to spool this on a reel?

The 1/4lb spool is designed to fit standard spool arbors on spinning and baitcasting reels. Leave about 1/8 inch of clearance between the line and the spool edge to prevent line slippage. Wind it under moderate tension and secure the tag end with an arbor knot.

Is 17lb mono good for freshwater and saltwater?

Yes. Seventeen-pound test works well in both environments. In freshwater, it handles bass, pike, and catfish confidently. In saltwater, it performs across inshore applications like redfish, snapper, and smaller stripers—though anglers pursuing heavy offshore species typically step up to heavier tests.

Does this line have stretch, or is it low-stretch?

Vicious Ultimate is engineered with very low stretch, which improves hook-setting speed and gives you more direct feel of what's happening on the other end of the line. That responsiveness is one of the core design advantages.

What colors are included in this spool?

This spool is clear with a blue undertone, a hybrid approach that balances low visibility in clear water with slightly better visibility to you in lower-light or stained-water situations.