Try Bridgeport and Full Sail if your in the Portland area for a bit. Also the McMinnemans (Edgefield and Kennedy School particularly) are always fun and they make some good brews.
I use this same FB and it works great. Haven't had a stuck sparge yet. It fits well in my Gott, you just have to be careful lowering it to the bottom of the cooler as the edges are a bit sharp and could cut into the plastic cooler sides.
Not sure what you mean about the dip tube... the barb...