Elwood, you must have finally come out the swamp. I am glad you are alive and kicking my friend. To my technique of hook-set, it has been working beyond all expectation. Wider gap, crimped and deep set leads to more fish and easy release, but that has nothing to with the FNF as you know. My question is, have you upgraded beyond your Mickey Mouse pole. That's the question. And, those pick gloves you wear, that's the secret to your nobility. I hope you are still rocking the boat. Bone