Lee's Stainless Steel Backing Plate f/Heavy Rod Holders

Lee's Stainless Steel Backing Plate for Heavy Rod Holders (Model RH5930) is a marine-grade mounting component designed to anchor rod holders securely to your vessel's gunwale or transom. This backing plate distributes load forces across a wider surface area, preventing stress concentration and fastener pull-through on fiberglass or composite hulls—a critical consideration when fighting large saltwater species or running rough offshore conditions.

Constructed from 300-series stainless steel, this backing plate resists saltwater corrosion and maintains structural integrity through seasons of exposure to UV, spray, and thermal cycling. The RH5930 is engineered to work with Lee's heavy rod holders in 0°, 15°, and 30° angles, allowing you to configure your rod setup for different fishing styles—vertical jigging, flat-line trolling, or angled outrigger deployment. Fastener penetration is sealed and supported on the hull's interior side, eliminating water intrusion and the deck deterioration that follows from improperly mounted hardware.

This backing plate suits anglers running center console, express cruiser, or yacht-style hulls where structural integrity and corrosion control matter. Whether you're installing new rod holders or replacing worn backing plates on existing mounts, this stainless component ensures your equipment stays secure and your hull remains watertight. Proper backing plate installation is foundational to any reliable rod-holder system—this is not an area where compromise produces acceptable results.

Lee's Tackle is a marine hardware manufacturer with a long track record serving commercial and recreational fishing markets. Their stainless backing plates are engineered to work in harsh marine environments where corrosion and fastener failure are common failure modes. Proper installation with marine sealant and stainless fasteners ensures maximum service life and reliability under load.