Pump to eddy performer fuel line

Im a little confused now. I removed the stock hard line and it was connected to the thread connector at the pump and carb. No flare/barbs.

So how did you remove it? The line had flare connections from the factory.

PO installed see through fuel filter before the pump so I wont be using the inline anodized filter from Edelbrock.

Sounds like a really good thing to remove (especially if it's one the stupid glass ones) and replace with a metallic filter between the pump and the carb.