rod holders open to bilge?

[ElBichoMalo]

I know some SFs and MAs have open cut-outs or cavities in the face of the gunwhales towards the stern, but in my 73 SF20, the "rod storage" is towards the bow, and the gunnels are closed in behind them. Therefore, it seems any water that gets in the rod holders would go straight into the hull/bilge? Have you guys done anything to address this? Maybe the rod holders with the plastic caps?