I had a similar problem and ended up using the velcro tie strips that are
available from Home Depot, Lowes, and probably many other hardware suppliers
to secure coiled power cords, etc.

Just a suggestion in case you don't find those clips.

Charley

"JohnC" wrote in message
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I'm looking for very simple clips to hold 7/8 dia bimini poles and I'm
having the toughest time finding them.
Has anyone ever seen clips like these? They are meant to hold 2 7/8"
poles together. Local marine stores don't have them. Searches on the
net can't seem to find them...about as basic as you get too.

Thanks,
John C.