RoyC is correct the first 30" (approx,) of both WF & DT are pretty much the same. I would suggest adding a 7' furled leader to help with that fade you mention.
I've been trying DT lines more as my casts are in the 30' range in situations where you don't have a lot of clearance for the backcast and I think they work better in these conditions.
I'm also a firm believer in furled leaders and own nothing else!