Thats some interesting stuff Red. I might have to try the crouching approach too.

Its funny because I've noticed that a large percentage of fish action I get with flies are between boatside and say 15ft out from the boat. At least a higher percentage than when I was throwing conventional gear. It makes me wonder how many of those fish may have followed an earlier cast and just repositioned themselves, and/or were heading back to their ambush spot after a follow (not seen) and intercept the bait on another cast.

These fish can drive us crazy with all their tricky maneuvers. I too try and do my best to give myself the best chance at being ready when a fish finally shows up. I had a similar experience to your last example at Raystown a couple years back. I did an 8 and afterward, the bait was still bouncing on the surface as I turned away to reposition the boat. Next thing I know, there is a huge blow up at my bait. The fish missed and then just slowly glided along the boat right in front of me. Just so happen to be the biggest fish I've seen in those waters so far, of course. LOL