Hi Jim,
I mix power with right rudder until goes straight up. Mix start from around 1/2 power up. I know that many don't like this. I don't do it anymore because I have been using the contra since 4 years ago. Don't ask me why but it worked for me for many years when I flew 2 and 3 blade props. With 3 blade prop the amount of mix is a little more. 3 blade are good to reduce the down-line speed. Well this is one method. I am sure that there are other options. Let's see what other pilots will suggest.