I read on some boards where guys are talking about "smoking it down to ash". I've never been able to do this and always....I mean always...have some dottle left in the bowl. It's not much, but there is always unburnt tobacco in the bottom of the bowl.

Do you experienced guys have dottle often? Is there some kind of trick or technique that will eliminate it?

I've gotten much better with my packing technique, I've reduced my relights quite a bit, and am enjoying the tobacco.....I just can't figure out why none of my bowls burn all the way down.