Alternative use for Rod tube area

I have a PA 14. At first I liked the rod tubes but now find that I seldom use them or only one side is usable because of other accessories getting in the way on the other side. I know you can get blank plates, but is there anything else that can be put there as a replacement? Pocket for anker? Other ideas?

I too like you did not use the rod tubes and they were partially filled with water.
After draining out the water for the umpteenth time, I used pool noodles cut about 3" long and stuffed into the open ends.
This did a good job sealing the tubes from water, but allowed for future use of the rod tubes if needed.

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Dr.SteelheadCatcher
Warrenton, OR

I made the mistake of inserting a rod that had tension in the line bending the tip over. Snapped the rod an inch below the tip. It was a very fast action rod that was super thin at the tip. But my primary reason is I do not find them convenient to use other than to store the rods for transport. Water has not been a problem for me, but I can see your solution as a slick way to deal with that situation.
If I could find a box/pocket designed to fit that hole, I could see using one side for storing the anchor.