Spoony,

I used to have the same problem with the droppers, pain in the neck to say the least.

I now use New Zealand style and have done throughout the whole of this season so far.

You obviously know how to do it, I would highly recommend you give it a try and see how you fair. I know some people don't like it as they feel they don't connect with the fish unless it's on the point fly, I have had fish all over the new zealand stye.