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BIG-GAME ROD Uniquely designed for the rods that stand up to tuna, marlin, and swordfish, roller guides have heavy-duty metal frames and feature one or two smooth wheels on bearings that turn freely within the frame. Big-game rods with roller guides are not meant to be cast, but are almost exclusively used for trolling. The bearings up the chances that the thick-diameter monofilamentline typically used for big-game pursuits won’t catch or snag in the heat of the moment, but, more important, they ensure that line flows through the guides as smoothly as possible when a fish grabs a lure on the troll and starts peeling drag. Some rods designed for jigging may feature a roller guide at the tip or as the first guide closest to the reel, but if you’re looking for versatility in a saltwater rod, you’ll likely want to skip the rollers.

SPINNING ROD Spinning rod guides taper more drastically than those on any other rod. Because spinning reels have wider spools and retrieve line in wide loops, the first guide closest to the reel is oen referred to as the gathering guide. This guide is the widest in diameter on the rod, which both allows line being retrieved to wind on the spool evenly and doesn’t constrict line coming off the reel during the cast. This helps achieve smoother, longer casts. Make sure your spinning reel is the proper size for the rod you’re using. If it’s too big, the gathering guide may not be wide enough to wind the line properly, causing loops and tangles in your spool. Many anglers prefer spinning rods with  to  guides or more, because the more guides, the greater the taper as the line passes through, and the more accurate the cast.