Breakaway Nylon Coasters are a long-established accessory for securing a reel to a rod blank exactly where you want it. Originally designed for beachcasters without fixed reel seats, these high-grade nylon coasters have since found favour across fishing, shooting and a range of other hobbies, thanks to a grip that holds equipment rock-solid and aligned under heavy loads. The key advantage of the Breakaway nylon coaster is its open-ended design. Unlike rigid metal bands, a coaster can be completely undone and wrapped around almost any item. Because they are modular, two coasters can be joined inline to wrap around and hold exceptionally large objects. In angling, they are a staple for clamping multiplier reels to sea rods, and they also secure fixed spool reels using a simple figure-of-eight wrap. They are an inexpensive item worth keeping in the tackle box for emergency modifications or on-the-bank custom adjustments. - Material: Heavy-duty, UV-stabilized high-grade nylon. - Mechanism: Marine-grade, corrosion-free tightening screw system. - Adjustability: Fully open-ended design to fit varying blank and handle diameters. - Modularity: Can be linked end-to-end to accommodate oversized objects. - Multi-Discipline: Widely used in Sea Angling, Carp Fishing, Shooting, and DIY applications. - Custom Multiplier Reel Positioning: The ultimate tool for beach anglers who prefer to fish with their reel positioned "down the butt" for maximum casting leverage, or who like to adjust the reel height depending on the weather conditions. - Fixed Spool Figure-of-Eight Fitting: Perfect for securing large, heavy continental fixed spool reels to smooth shrink-wrapped handles. Wrapping the coaster in a figure-of-eight pattern locks the long reel foot down with zero wobble. - Shooting and General Hobby Work: Highly popular in the shooting community for securely mounting hunting torches, laser sights, or night-vision accessories directly to rifle barrels or scopes without scratching the metalwork. When tightening these nylon coasters onto a bare carbon rod blank or an expensive rifle scope, slide a small piece of heat-shrink tubing or a slither of an old bicycle inner tube over the area first. This thin rubber barrier provides a slip-free surface for the nylon band to bite into and protects your equipment from surface scuffs or pressure marks. Will the nylon bands crack or degrade when exposed to salt water? No. Breakaway manufactures these from high-grade, marine-spec nylon and rustless materials. They are built to withstand years of exposure to corrosive salt spray, intense UV sunlight and freezing winter temperatures without expanding, becoming brittle or snapping. Can I use these on full cork or duplon handles? Yes. Because cork and duplon are soft, compressible materials, tighten the coasters down carefully. They will hold the reel securely, but compress the handle material slightly beneath the band to achieve that rock-solid lock. How many coasters do I need to hold a standard sea fishing reel? For a standard multiplier or fixed spool reel setup on a beachcaster, a pair (two coasters) per reel is recommended — one clamped firmly over the front foot and one clamped over the back foot. This ensures stability during high-impact casting.