what is the purpose of rod guides?

Try American Roller. They make the Acid Wrap Rollers. Try on the tackle
board of http://www.allcoastsportfishing.com/forum/dcboard.php
They can get you contact info. And could answer this question.
Bill

"Marcel" wrote in message
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I wonder if there is any roller-guide manufacturer other than AFTCO that
makes 'wider' roller
so that swivels can climb up to your reel----
All AFTCO rollers prevent all but tiny knots from climbing up the reel.
I tied an albright knot (thinnest profiile I can think of) on 200lb mono
with 200lb power pro and
it still barely passes through the roller tip.
Swivels are out of the question altogether.
I wonder why this is not a simple matter of widening the tip, it just
beats
me.

"Fred L Adams" wrote in message
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I assume you mean "roller guides". They reduce friction under load and
are
generally much stronger than conventional guides.


"Marcel K Haesok" wrote in message
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Hi all---
In cases of big-game fishing involving 100's of pounds-game fish,
I see that many professionals recommend rods with guides.
I have always thought that these guides were nothing but pain in
the
neck,
in that it does nothing except prevent the fat swivels from
climbing
up
to my reel.

Could someone elucidate their purpose?

Thanks much. Marcel