How to: Rupp’s New Boltless Rod Holder Cap

April 1, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Ron Karpanty, president of Rupp Marine, shows us the new rod holder line, an all stainless steel product that’s boltless, meaning there are no bolt heads on the actual face of the rod holder. What’s makes this product unique is the cap—check out the video to see why and to get the release date.

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How to: Rupp’s New Boltless Rod Holder Cap

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Builder’s Choice Repeats as Marina Casa de Campo Open Champion

Mission and Purpose

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Weathering the Storm

Massive Sargassum Weed Line Approaches Florida

Builder’s Choice Repeats as Marina Casa de Campo Open Champion

2023 Chub Cay Classic Won by Following Seas

Massive Sargassum Weed Line Approaches Florida

InTheBite Hires Industry Veteran John Brownlee as Editor-in-Chief

Proposed 10-Knot Restrictions

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