Pacific Bay Aluminum Channel Lock Reel Seats offer the ultimate in reel-gripping design! Both sliding and fixed hoods are keyed to the channel to ensure rock-solid mounting for any size reel. In addition, the sliding hoods are attached to lock nuts to prevent hood-spin and ensure automatic reel centering. Pacific Bay Aluminum Channel Lock Reel Seats are machined from marine-grade aluminum and anodized to prevent corrosion.