This might be what you are looking for.  Click open channel > advanced and for peer select custom. 

 Opps re read you post...you totally mention what I just said 😂 
Not sure from there! Sorry. 

 This looks like what you want.

https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/v/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-hub/faq-alby-hub/how-to-open-a-channel-to-a-custom-node-or-any-node-on-the-network#where-can-i-find-custom-peers 

 Thanks homie 🤜🤛

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