Just came back from the swim test. it worked like a charm, the action went a bit down the tail, but I can work it much faster without blowing out.
The top line tie was a bit of a gamble I was hoping it would work for ice fishing giving a horizontal presentation and a quick test off the dock I got pretty much what I wanted I suspect it will kick butt through the ice.
just need a real field test to see if I have heavy enough eye hardware good thing I have a trip coming up