roller rod question

Mitchw123456 · 11-19-2006, 03:34 AM

I've always heard that spectra and rollers do not mix well together but I've noticed most of people use rollers for tuna along with jerry brown. Are there a certain type roller you use to prevent the smaller diameter spectra from going off the side of the roller?

Bazztex · 11-19-2006, 04:35 AM

Rollers and Braided lines haven't been a problem for me but never say never.

Most of the Premium (USA MADE) rollers are fine for braided lines, Aftco, Stuart , Am Tac, Neptune, and the Pac Bay Elliminator guides to name a few.

Since most tuna anglers use 65# Braid and above it's usually not a problem.. just stay away from really cheap roller rods made in China.

Bazz

Savage Rods · 11-19-2006, 06:13 PM

Rollers have not been a problem for me. I too use Aftco or Pacific Bay. I've never heard an issue with any I've used. I agree with Bazztex, use quality rollers.

Argo · 11-19-2006, 06:57 PM

no problems with rollers either. I try to use standard guides for bottom fishing though since it is in the holder when the strike comes alot of the times. weird angles can cause a problem

Ragman · 11-25-2006, 09:57 AM

I save rollers for my highest rated rods, usually 80-100# plus.

With the high quality of Silicone Carbide rings (very hard and very slick), IMO you don't need rollers for anything less, especially when using relatively small diameter line, but strong breaking strength, like spectra.

I'm sure others will have different opinions.

Deep_Sea_Gull · 11-25-2006, 11:18 AM

I have had zero issues with several different Aftco rollers.

xs_tackle · 11-26-2006, 07:47 PM

No problems here w/Aftco (and maybe others, but I've used only Aftco) rollers for rods carrying spectra (65#-200#) I've used 'em for yrs. Really like them for the back & forth of a long fight. In hi spray & evap conditions (summer in the Gulf) I rinse the crust off of exposed rollers w/ freshwater at least daily. SiC rings are great until they crack/chip/break (when the rod hits the deck). Then, you wish for SS.

jedi243 · 11-26-2006, 09:11 PM

The regular and HD aftco roller have had few problems but the main issue I have seen is 130 spectra sliding off Wind-On and Big foot tips and the chaffing and breaking off. The regular roller tips help fix the problem but the all-american roller guide tips are the only guide I have seen to prevent the problem.

Uncle Russ · 11-26-2006, 09:41 PM

jedi:

What exactly do you mean by "...130 spectra sliding off Wind-On and Big foot tips and the chaffing and breaking off."? Are you talking about the larger Aftco "wind on" guides? I didn't know those existed until Rick educated me in a PM about them. I have two Calstars: the 760H and the 7465H rail rod, which has the high, large roller guides. So I will probably use that with a wind-on for chunking. I am curious, however, what you mean. I THINK you are saying that the windon leader fails at the place where the mono disappears into the hollow Spectra and has the half-hitches or the serving holding the cuff in place. Is that correct? Thanks.

Russ

11-19-2006, 03:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mitchw123456 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 250	roller rod question I've always heard that spectra and rollers do not mix well together but I've noticed most of people use rollers for tuna along with jerry brown. Are there a certain type roller you use to prevent the smaller diameter spectra from going off the side of the roller?

11-19-2006, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Savage Rods Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 31	Rollers have not been a problem for me. I too use Aftco or Pacific Bay. I've never heard an issue with any I've used. I agree with Bazztex, use quality rollers. __________________ Savage Rods 832-971-3050 High Performance Offshore Rods

11-25-2006, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	I save rollers for my highest rated rods, usually 80-100# plus. With the high quality of Silicone Carbide rings (very hard and very slick), IMO you don't need rollers for anything less, especially when using relatively small diameter line, but strong breaking strength, like spectra. I'm sure others will have different opinions. __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

11-26-2006, 09:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
jedi243 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 33	Aftco Wind-on and Big foot roller tips The regular and HD aftco roller have had few problems but the main issue I have seen is 130 spectra sliding off Wind-On and Big foot tips and the chaffing and breaking off. The regular roller tips help fix the problem but the all-american roller guide tips are the only guide I have seen to prevent the problem.

11-26-2006, 09:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,143	jedi: What exactly do you mean by "...130 spectra sliding off Wind-On and Big foot tips and the chaffing and breaking off."? Are you talking about the larger Aftco "wind on" guides? I didn't know those existed until Rick educated me in a PM about them. I have two Calstars: the 760H and the 7465H rail rod, which has the high, large roller guides. So I will probably use that with a wind-on for chunking. I am curious, however, what you mean. I THINK you are saying that the windon leader fails at the place where the mono disappears into the hollow Spectra and has the half-hitches or the serving holding the cuff in place. Is that correct? Thanks. Russ __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."

11-19-2006, 04:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bazztex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Metro Mess Posts: 170	Rollers and Braided lines haven't been a problem for me but never say never. Most of the Premium (USA MADE) rollers are fine for braided lines, Aftco, Stuart , Am Tac, Neptune, and the Pac Bay Elliminator guides to name a few. Since most tuna anglers use 65# Braid and above it's usually not a problem.. just stay away from really cheap roller rods made in China. Bazz

11-19-2006, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Argo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 132	no problems with rollers either. I try to use standard guides for bottom fishing though since it is in the holder when the strike comes alot of the times. weird angles can cause a problem

11-25-2006, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Deep_Sea_Gull Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: GA Posts: 614	I have had zero issues with several different Aftco rollers.

11-26-2006, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
xs_tackle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 216	No problems here w/Aftco (and maybe others, but I've used only Aftco) rollers for rods carrying spectra (65#-200#) I've used 'em for yrs. Really like them for the back & forth of a long fight. In hi spray & evap conditions (summer in the Gulf) I rinse the crust off of exposed rollers w/ freshwater at least daily. SiC rings are great until they crack/chip/break (when the rod hits the deck). Then, you wish for SS.

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