Hey Ray - How's it going. Hope all is well - it's been awhile. Got some deep wading spots and gonna try some some wetsuting - nothing where I can't touch bottom. Using the clips mainly to stop the bag from swinging around.
You have a keen eye picking up on the Fireline. I hade some spare and I used it to do the sewing as well. I'll lube up the knots with some Zap - Good Idea.
Caught me on the pet collar. What gave it away - the paw prints

Picked that up for like a $1.80 at Harbor Freight. Also picked up the stainless clips there too for $2.00 a piece.
Talk to you soon