Braid and roller rods?

[Chico]

I don't have any roller tip rods and was wondering if anyone here has any experience with that combo? I see that some manufacturers have come up with new rollers designed for the braids, (narrow tolerances). I have been offered some of the older style roller rods, to be used for tuna chunking (braid with 100' mono top shot) and bottom grouper fishing (braid with 20' wind on leader). Should I avoid the roller rods? In the past I have, thinking "only one more thing that can go wrong".

[Ol Pedro]

Originally Posted by Chico

I don't have any roller tip rods and was wondering if anyone here has any experience with that combo? I see that some manufacturers have come up with new rollers designed for the braids, (narrow tolerances). I have been offered some of the older style roller rods, to be used for tuna chunking (braid with 100' mono top shot) and bottom grouper fishing (braid with 20' wind on leader). Should I avoid the roller rods? In the past I have, thinking "only one more thing that can go wrong".

Chico , I would think that Kevin Bogan would be the expert . I haven't used any roller rod's for years . I haven't had any problem getting my topshots through regular guides so I don't see the need .

[Capt. Lou]

Rollers were designed to cut friction when fighting big fish. Unless you fish constantly for tough fish over 200 #'s I would opt for ring guides. They are vastly approved today & will perform well on most fish, with very little maintenance required.
I do however personnaly prefer roller tip tops on my rods.