Peter - Is your N55 site accessible to non Nordies? Our boat and many others have F/S gear too and it always seems to generate a lot of interest. I have to say that whereas I consider myself an average innovator, I am not one to re-invent the wheel. It has been frustrating to know that there is a lot of valuable user data out there which is inaccessible to "outsiders," and I'll bet that there are many of us who have valuable input which those on closed lists never see. Is there a possibility of a bridge between these societies? Meantime, I am happy to share info I have amassed on the subject and some things that worked for us. Also, I have just purchased a 3500lb Dillon dynamometer in order to assess the actual maximum pull developed by the fish at different speeds and using different shackle holes. I am also always anxious to read what others are doing or have done. Regards, John "Seahorse" > OK, our N55 site has had over 20 postings on Flopper Stoppers. It appears that an odd expert (member) out there doing it big time (like just crossed the Pacific) says he doesn't deploy his in rolly anchorages because he doesn't need to, and I have used mine only once, and think they are brilliant, but believe the deployment and retrieval is often a pain in the butt. HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS EASIER, OR DO THEY NOT REALLY WORK WELL ENOUGH FOR THE TROUBLE? **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics b check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)