damn russ getting good with this post........... BINGO!
only real thing i can add is instread of splitshot ive bin using a variety of sinktips from intermediate, sink and fastsink........ most flyshops are carrying them now. use a loop too loop flyline-sinktip donnection and same with your mono or fluoro leader.. if your not getting down or your too deep u can switch em out in a heartbeat.....