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Coasters

Coasters are commonly used as an alternative way for mounting of multiplier to a surf rod. The advantage of using coasters other than a fixed fuji reel seat is the flexibility of changing the reel's position on a surf rod. The popularity of using coasters started out in the UK casting tournament scene whereby casters need to adjust reel position as required. This practise was eventually brought onto the beach and today most reels you see on a surf rod are held down by this gadget. Before proper coasters were available, UK surfcasters used metal hose clamps ( those used for clamping rubber hose to tap outlet ). This was as effective but corrosion was a great problem. Today, proper coasters are manufactured with stainless steel straps and plastic parts. These are relatively corrosion resistant if proper care are taken to make sure threads are properly flushed and lube after each fishing trips.








Clockwise from top left:
Zziplex metal coaster , Breakaway Comfy Coaster ,
Coaster w/finger guard (Unknown Brand) , Breakaway Nylon Coaster

Shown here are 4 types of coasters sold locally. The Zziplex metal coaster being the most expensive cost around $25. It is beautifully machined and anodised in red. Should last a lifetime is taken care of, the only flaw being its sharply strap edge. The rest of the range are made with either a pastic cupping or finger guard that shields your finger from the metal strap edge. All coasters shown here are equally strong with great reel holding capability. When purchasing, look out for the diameter that you need. A size 30 coaster will be too large to hold a Abu 6500 to a slim rod butt. If possible , bring along the butt section and your reel down to the tackle shop to find which coaster size fits. To purchase, visit Tackle 2000 of Tampines.

 

 

Rod and Coaster care


 

 

Flushing and lubricating the threads of the coaster after every trip prevents corrosion.. Use light machine oil and apply sufficiently thin coat.





 

 

The strap edge of a metal coaster may damage the existing rubber grip of the butt section. To prevent such damage, provide a short piece of shrink tube over the required reel position on the butt section. Position your reel over this additional shrink tube before clamping the coaster to it.

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