Glad you like your new Cat!! I had the same problem with those rod handle holes. I dont know if your rig came with the bungee cord stretched across the holes, to hold the rods tight or not. But thats how Ive knocked the rubber grommets out. I just loosend the strap…and it solved the problem. The rods dont seem to move much without the strap there. Or…as someone said, just leave the grommet out in the holes you are having problems with.