Hello again Colorado, well it's not that big of a deal to mount them and yes, beauty could be one aspect, quality another. There are pitfalls
I'm finding out but nothing that once you're aware that can't be addressed.

The obvious question now is are you beginning
a cane rod build? I'm sure everyone would enjoy seeing pics of your project start to finish, plus the first fish caught thereon etc. !

Cheers,

MontanaMoose