I've just used sturdy dowels and a few castration bands to hold them together. Quiet, steady, and damn cheap to reproduce if I would happen to lose or break 'em. Wrapped 3M foam tape around the tops, covered with electrical tape to keep everything quiet while positioning. Hit 'em with Krylon to blend in while coyote hunting.
I've got 3 or 4 years on the sticks I'm using now.
