Rod holder brace

[striper56]

I am installing 0 degree rod holders for giant tuna fishing. I need to reinforce the bottom of the rod holder with a brace.

Some guys thru bolt them with finishing washer on the outside of the haul. Not my favorite option. I have seen where guys glass in a pad and wood screw the brace to the pad. A few years ago I sprayed Awl Griped in the cockpit and not sure how I would make that look good.

So I was wondering if I took the rub rail off and unscrewed a few feet of the cap from the haul if I could get a piece of starboard down there to wood screw the brace to.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks