Yes we are indeed just a stones throw from each other. I handn't noticed any "hinging" issue with the mono. It's fairly stiff and generally about the same diameter as the core of the fly line. Tom up at the Rusty Drake in Cross Point Center did my original set up. I'm sure your familiar with his shop.

I work over at Caesar Creek so I'd say it's a safe bet we've fished over some of the same water. If you find yourself over that way my office is in the visitor center on Clarksville Rd. Stop in and say hello.