RUPP Marine A0-1800-TEL Top Gun 18' Telescoping Aluminum Outrigger Poles

RUPP Marine

<h3>About RUPP Marine</h3><p>For more than four decades, RUPP Marine has been the benchmark by which serious sportfishermen measure their offshore hardware. Founded in 1980 by inventor and avid angler Mick Rupp in Port Salerno, Florida, the company set out with a single mission: to build the finest outriggers and sportfishing hardware in the world. That commitment has never wavered. <strong>Today, RUPP Marine products are found as standard equipment on a majority of the world's premier sportfishing boats</strong>, from tournament fleets in the Bahamas to blue-water charters running the Pacific. Walk any marina and you're likely to find Rupp gear — not because it's the cheapest option, but because it has earned a reputation as the industry's gold standard.</p><p>What separates RUPP Marine from the competition is a philosophy built on durability and serviceability. While most marine hardware is designed to be replaced, Rupp builds their products to be serviced and maintained for the long haul. Every major component is engineered and manufactured in Stuart, Florida by the same family-owned team that's been doing it since day one. That means parts availability isn't an afterthought — it's a core part of the brand promise. Captains running Rupp gear from 15 or even 20 years ago can still find the exact replacement parts they need.</p><h3>Outriggers: The Heart of the RUPP Lineup</h3><p>RUPP Marine built its reputation on its <a href="/11287-rupp-marine-outriggers-accessories-200753">outriggers and outrigger accessories</a>, and it remains the brand's flagship product category. The iconic Top Gun series — available in top-mount, compact, and center rigger configurations — features precision-engineered bases, anodized aluminum poles, and proprietary gear-drive systems that make deployment and retrieval effortless even in demanding offshore conditions. Whether you're rigging a center console for mahi runs or outfitting a full sportfish tower boat for billfish tournaments, RUPP offers a system designed for the application.</p><h3>Rod Holders Built for the Offshore Angler</h3><p>A proper spread demands proper rod management. RUPP Marine's lineup of <a href="/11287-rupp-marine-adjustable-rod-holders-200069">adjustable rod holders</a> reflects the same engineering discipline found throughout the brand. Designed for flush mounting or rail applications, these holders integrate seamlessly with RUPP outrigger systems and accommodate everything from light tackle to heavy-duty offshore trolling rigs. Precision tolerances, marine-grade materials, and smart design details — like the RH-Radial mount that fits any standard rod holder for a no-drill outrigger base — demonstrate that RUPP sweats the small stuff.</p><h3>Antenna Mounting Systems</h3><p>Clean rigging means clear signals. RUPP Marine's <a href="/200416-fixed-antenna-mounts-rupp-marine-11287">fixed antenna mounts</a> are engineered to integrate directly with their outrigger poles and hardware, offering a seamless, professional-looking solution for mounting VHF and other electronics antennas. Available in both 1.5-inch and 1.0-inch collar sizes to accommodate the vast majority of marine antennas on the market, these mounts eliminate the need for improvised brackets and keep your electronics secure in rough water.</p><h3>Protecting Your Investment: AlumaGuard&reg;</h3><p>Saltwater is relentless. RUPP Marine's own <a href="/11287-rupp-marine-metal-cleaners-polishes-200672">metal cleaner and protectant</a>, the AlumaGuard&reg; One-Step Marine Protectant, was developed specifically to protect the kind of hardware RUPP builds. This spray-on formula restores and preserves aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and chrome surfaces without any rubbing or polishing required. It forms a durable protective coating that guards against the pitting and corrosion that saltwater exposure causes over time — making it the ideal companion product for maintaining outriggers, tuna towers, and fishing equipment season after season.</p>