C.E. Smith Backing Plate f/70 Series Rod Holders [53673A]

Backing Plate for 70 Series Rod Holders Backing plates are very important to have under every rod holder used for heavy tackle fishing. When the rod holder is under extreme load, regular nuts and washers can concentrate stress and cause spider cracking around your rod holders, or perhaps even tear through, causing severe gunnel damage. Smith backing plates distribute mounting bolt pressure evenly