Carb tuning - little hesitant

Hey all;
So working on getting the carbs tuned in better and finally have a much better idle now with the choke lever fully pushed in. Idle does vary from time to time, but trying to get the adjustment screws all dialed in. I've got them each about 2 full turns out from the bottom which is ok. Just seems that when first coming off the line, it's a little hesitant. But once she gets some gas and goes she goes. Would this require the screws to come out more or go in more? And to verify, clockwise is rich and counterclockwise is leaner, correct?

Also, this may all tie in with the same thing, but between shifts, the rpm barely drops at all. Almost seems to go up some and spike. The throttle cable I have it with some slack right now just to rule that out.

Thanks!