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I guess it is possible to use a loop to loop connection but probably not the best idea. My main concern is the diameter of loops. This wouldn't be good if you wanted the loops to pass through the guides as a shock leader. Also, you have to consider wind resistance. A loop cutting through the air isn't much but when compared to your other choices, it creates a lot more resistance than just an albright knot.
The main place I've seen loops in flyfishing is for these lines where you can change the head. You have your constant shooting line and change the shooting head to the conditions. I think the main reason it's set up like that is the cost. A good fly line can cost you 40 or 50, even 60 bucks. With the loops, you aren't cutting the line. I think they are just to save money.
Now with the schoolie guy. If you see him, just start fishing with him. Maybe he isn't aware of the limits. He sounds pretty ballsy to walk down the street with an undersized fish which leads me to believe he has cajones the size of an elephant or just doesn't know the rules. I would just introduce yourself and strike up a conversation. Take control of the conversation and shoot the bull about fishing. Ask him what he thinks of the fish limits. If he doesn't know about them, just explain them. If you get the hint that he knows the limits and just doesn't care, just move off. You obviously feel strongly about the striped bass population. No need to get into a heated discussion about it.
People are a lot less tolerant these days. When you consider that you have kids killing kids over stupid junk, it's not worth getting yourself shot over.
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