Does a consensus exist (besides running straight) on tuning? I have been told to back the eye out 3-4 turns, measure the top of the eye to the bottom of the lure with a micrometer (.760"- at a seminar....NO WAY!) and any number of hook configurations. I did read the Fishin' Docs poll and think I will go with the Gamy 510 in the back. Just curious if anyone has any more magic to share with this springer newbie? Thanks!

I don't know about any consensus. I just turn or bend the eye in the direction I want it to swim until it runs dead, absolutely, perfectly straight. If it won't tune, I pitch it. I think I catch as many fish with kwickies as most amateurs, doing it this way. I either add a split ring or swap the trebles out for a swivel and siwashes. The original reason for the siwashes was to fish the Grays Harbor streams which require singles. However, I found that they hooked just as well, and I think better, than the trebles, so I do it to most plugs now. I tend to think we lose fewer fish after the hookup when using siwashes.

Backing the eye out seems reckless to me if you are after the bigger fish. It's also unnecessary, in my opinion.

Like S.H. said
Out of the package I replace the hooks with large crane swivel and siwash hooks. I skew the hook point to the hook shank and turn the point in a bit
Turn all the I screws true to center line of the plug.
Then fine tune on the water