Tony, I agree the airflow leaders are handy but limited by their short length for deep fishing. You may also want to check out the aftermarket sink tips avaliable from rio. These are avaliable in longer lengths and various line weights and sink rates. As for your line you can buy a factory sink tip set up with loops attached for close to double the regular line price. If you don't mind the work, another option is to install the loops yourself. In the same manner it is relatively easy to make sink tips. Some of the best casting tips I have were made out of #6 and #7 full sinking line out of the clearance bin. As for the Thompson, unless you're fishing for springs in the summer, I don't think you'll want too much of a fast sink tip. I fish a floater through December, and most tip anglers are using type 3. Brian