AFTCO’s special Ringed Roller Guides and
Tip-Tops are designed to allow large knots,
leaders and swivels — characteristic of
big-game live-bait leader rigs — to easily
pass through the guides when casting and
retrieving. The “special” large-diameter
ring has been added to both our Regular
Roller Guides and Regular Tip-Tops
primarily for those who custom-build West
Coast style “marlin” casting rods, used
for throwing live baits rigged to heavy
leaders tied with large knots.