Combination Rod & Cup Holder

Winner of the 2010 IBEX Innovation Award Mate Series Combination Rod & Cup Holders are essential for all boats in the twenty-first century

Available With Round or Oval Tops

  • NPT Drain Fittings or Open at the bottom
  • Available in 0º, 15º, 30º Rod Angle
  • 316 Stainless Steel

Mate Series Elite Screwless

  • NPT Drain Fittings or Open at the bottom
  • Seamless Top
  • Available in 0º, 15º, 30º Rod Angle
  • 316 Stainless Steel

Custom Built Marine Parts

Need custom parts? OEM replacement parts? We create quality CNC-fabricated boat accessories and parts. Mate Series proudly serves the boating community and delivers high-quality products throughout the nation.

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Mate Series™ First Dual-Use Fishing Rod & Cup Holders!

Combination
Rod & Cup Holders

Appearances can be deceiving – at first glance, Mate Series seems like your standard premium stainless cup holder, but take a closer look, and you’ll discover its secret identity – a hidden rod holder built seamlessly into the cup, redefining convenience on the water.

A Simple Solution

Why cut two holes in your boat when one will do? Mate Series™ Combination Rod & Cup Holders function exactly like a standard cup holder and fishing rod holder combined. What this means is that a boat equipped with four cup holders and four rod holders would only need four Mate Series to do the same job. The result is a vessel with a less cluttered appearance that is easier to maintain.

Bait and Switch

Mate Series™ Combination Rod & Cup Holders do more than just improve the way your boat looks they are also the solution to the age-old dilemma of what to do when a fish strikes and you have a drink in your hand. You could just toss that drink to your buddy but he’s got to reel in the other lines. So you either search for a cup holder or drop it on the deck. An of course every second counts with a fish on the line! With Mate Series all that has changed; you just swap drink for rod and start reeling. It’s as simple as that.

Quality Construction

Mate Series™ Combination Rod & Cup Holders are built to last. The design team at Mate Series draws on decades of experience engineering parts for the automotive, agricultural, defense, and marine industries. Metal parts are constructed of the highest quality 316 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance. Plastic parts utilize impact resistant ABS material similar to that used in the most demanding automotive applications (most plastic rod holders are made of less durable vinyl materials). All parts are “over engineered” for maximum durability under heavy use.

All the Angles

Mate Series™ Combination Rod & Cup Holders are available with 0°, 15°, and 30° angles and are suitable for installation anywhere along the gunwales, on leaning posts, etc.

Easy Installation

Installation of the Rod & Cup Holders is easy because the cup holder portion at the top of the unit is not angled (unlike conventional rod holders). A simple right angle hole-saw cut makes retrofits and OEM installation a breeze. An optional backing plate is available.

Key Features

  • Available with round or oval tops
  • “Open” models let water pass right through
  • “Drain” models use NPT fittings to connect to drain lines
  • Mate Series flush mounted Rod & Cup Holders are made of the
    highest quality 316 stainless steel and feature a cast-in heavy duty
    gimbal bar.

If you are unhappy with our products for any reason you can return them within 30 days for a full refund.

Mate Series Now Offers Custom Built Marine Parts

Custom or OEM Replacement Parts

Mate Series, a renowned name in the marine industry, has been a pioneer in delivering top-quality combination rod and cup holders for years, setting the standard for convenience and functionality on boats. Building on their legacy of innovation, Mate Series is proud to introduce a new dimension to their services. In response to the growing demand for customization, Mate Series is now extending its expertise to offer Custom CNC work, allowing customers to tailor boat parts to their exact specifications. Whether it’s crafting unique components for a personalized touch or providing OEM replacement parts with precision engineering, Mate Series continues to be at the forefront of enhancing the boating experience, blending their commitment to quality with a newfound focus on bespoke solutions.

Proud Sponsor

Mate Series is proud to sponsor the Liquid Fire Fishing Team from Cape Carteret, NC. Liquid Fire is a family oriented outfit that has been reeling in top honors at fishing tournaments since 2004. Captain Mark Henderson thinks Mate Series Rod & Cup Holders are one of the best innovations in deck hardware he’s ever seen. “Fishing is thirsty work but putting cup holders on a competition fishing boat has always been a problem because they take up space that could be used for rod holders. With Mate Series this problem is solved.”