Nice job there, Chris! Looks like you used a pet leash or something? <g> Some places sell just webbing like REI or EMS for example or Jo-anne Fabrics. (not to say it is less $ since I haven't compared prices). Looks like you are going to be wet suit fishing with that bag or you are over cautious of your $$ plugs ...... LOL.
Where you used the Fireline to tie your knots: try coating the knots with some super (Zap-A-Gap) bonder/finger nail polish or something to stop the knots from coming undone. I use waxed carpet thread a lot of times to sew stuf, but some scrap worn out PowerPro does great job, too.
Lot of times the edge of the bag is too floppy/not stiff enough so I will run a bead of the Zap-A-Gap just to stiffen it up. Just wipe off excess and always wear some kind of disposable glove. A big blob of glue can heat up and could get hot enough to set a fire! Do in well ventilated area of course.
I swapped out my stock straps with wider ones just so it didn't dig into my shoulder so much. I tend to overload my bag so it weighs 2X as heavy than one would think.
I found some on close out last year which were made to hold big travel rod tubes for like $3. I butchered the thing up just for parts - save lots on the Fastex buckles that way. I think I have an extra assembly if you want it - just pop over next time when you are in the area.
Those brass/bronze clips you can find for cheap at Building 19 at times or Ocean State Job lot of $1 each where as I know they are much more at Home Depot or Monnick Supply. I have been using things like that for over 30 yrs.
I need to do something with a couple of my own bags - just haven't gotten around to it.
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