A baler implement includes a first plate defining a first aperture for receiving a twine from a supply of the twine. A second plate defines a second aperture for discharging the twine to a knotter system. An elongated tube includes a first end defining a first opening, a second end defining a second opening, and defines an elongated interior passage extending between the first end and the second end. The first end of the elongated tube is positioned to align the first opening of the elongated tube with the first aperture of the first plate. The second end of the elongated tube is positioned to align the second opening of the elongated tube with the second aperture of the second plate. The elongated tube is shaped to guide the twine through the elongated interior passage thereof between the first aperture and the second aperture.