The Penn Sabre line has a model that is designed for wire line. The guides are a special type, the name escapes me, and it has a beefed up roller tip. Above all use these special guides and a roller tip on wire rod, you will experience must smoother results. These rods are pricey, but from what I have seen of them are seem to be comprable with a decent custom built rod...hope my 2 cents helps.