OOf, I come off as maybe a bit more clueless than i am. I have been using the O-ring style breakaway, definitely saves dramas with the auto release, no sticking as with the riffe. though that can help when missing. As to the floatline/bungy quandry-I shot a heavy GT (60-70lbs) and had my breakaway leading into my floatline (no stretch) then onto the bungy. I fought the fish from the float line vigourously as he was trying for a cave. After five minutes the slip tip and attaching cable ripped thru. Fish gone. If I'd had the bungy would the play in the line have prevented the line ripping out/thru? I should have explained all this from the outset. It was sickening to lose such a beauty. I don't want it to happen again. Finally, I am from Martha's Vineyard but, up to now, travel pretty extensively and am presently trying to hit dogtooth here in Bali with a Riffe Island, which while good and solid has been a bit frustrating. The fish have not been all that accomodating either. Thanks again for all the input. holdown
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