Thanks! I was originally going to use a hardware-based solution for "lashing" the poles (eye bolts & quick links), but after reading some of the threads here I was worried about the eye bolts shearing due to twist-and-torque forces (I'm 6'4" x 320 lbs). My first setup didn't have any grommets; I just drilled 3/8" holes & smoothed them off with a round file. Didn't really notice any fraying of the Amsteel, but I can see how it might become a problem so I added the grommets as a precaution. I had to widen the holes to 1/2" to make the them fit, but the effective opening after the grommets are installed is still 3/8".
Found the grommets on Amazon:
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