Ok Results are in... Tips I took: tye leader directly onto line.
Super glue knot and end of line.
Dress first 2 feet or so of line with Mucilin.

First couple of cast I was watching the tip thinking its gonna sink, 4 or 5th cast and ok wow way cool tip not sinking! line coming off water very smooth! not bringing half the river with it... ok I'm getting into enjoying casting the line realizing the tips not sinking! I"m starting to enjoy the smooth action of the line, when... This guy interrupts the test...


I get the silk thing now, finally, I should have followed basic instructions about the line from the start..lol oh well, I really like the line alot now I know how to use it, it will stay on my reel...