Breakaway Saddle Clamp Coasters offer a secure way to clamp a reel onto a rod blank that doesn't have a fixed reel seat. They are a refinement of the classic coaster system, built for high strength. The integrated saddle profile cradles the reel foot to provide a firm grip that resists side-to-side wobble and twisting when casting heavy weights or playing a big fish. Rather than single-size bands that may not fit modern rod butts properly, Breakaway makes these saddle clamps in four overlapping size ranges, so you can match the fit to your specific rod blank, whether that's a slim modern continental rod or a thick heavy-duty parallel butt beachcaster. The high-grade composite materials and marine-spec components are designed to deliver strong clamping pressure without marking or damaging the rod blank. - Product Type: High-strength reel saddle clamps. - Design Profile: Built-in saddle cradle for optimum reel foot alignment and stability. - Material: Heavy-duty, UV-stabilized polymer bands with corrosion-resistant tension screws. - Pack Size: Available in single sizes to precisely match your rod's diameter. - Available Size Options: - 22mm – 25mm: (Ideal for ultra-slim bass rods, modern lightweight beachcasters, and slim multi-piece blanks) - 24mm – 27mm: (The standard size for the vast majority of mid-range, modern 12ft to 14ft shore rods) - 26mm – 30mm: (Perfect for classic, traditional beachcasters and heavier surf casting blanks) - 29mm – 33mm: (Designed specifically for thick, heavy-duty parallel butts and traditional rock marks) Common uses include: - Custom "Down-The-Butt" Multiplier Setups: The premier choice for sea anglers who prefer to mount their multiplier reel at the very bottom of the handle to maximize line compression and leverage during high-power casts. - Upgrading Standard Shrink-Wrap Handles: Converts a plain, bare shrink-wrap rod handle into a fully adjustable setup, allowing you to move your reel up or down the butt section depending on the state of the tide or wind conditions. - Heavy Surf and Tournament Casting: Ideal for anglers who practice powerful casting styles like the pendulum or off-the-ground cast. The saddle mechanism takes the full mechanical load, ensuring the reel never shifts offline during the power stroke. To find the perfect size for your rod, use a piece of string or a flexible tape measure to calculate the circumference of your rod butt exactly where you intend to position your reel, then divide that number by 3.142 (pi) to get the exact millimetre diameter. If your measurement falls right on the boundary between two sizes, opting for the smaller size range is recommended, as this ensures you have plenty of screw thread left to tighten the saddle down to a firm lock. These saddle clamps are typically supplied as individual units, so you can mix and match sizes if your rod butt features a severe, rapid taper. For a standard, secure reel setup on a beachcaster, you will need to order two clamps — one for the front of the reel foot and one for the rear. The screw mechanisms use high-grade, marine-standard treated metals, built to withstand years of exposure to salt spray, mud, and rain without seizing or corroding. A quick flush with fresh water after a heavy winter session will help keep the threads spinning smoothly. While they are primarily optimized for the low-profile feet of multiplier reels, the generous saddle shape can accommodate standard fixed spool reel stems. If mounting a fixed spool reel, tighten them down progressively and evenly on both sides to keep the taller fixed spool stem perfectly vertical.