How bad did I screw this one up?

[Lexander]

I agree with your basic reasoning BlackAces13, but I tend to play this type of situation differently, given that I would rather not end up HU against a raiser (something I think is a real possibility in this situation given that if a player behind me raises a made flush I could very well end up drawing paying another bet in a situation where though I am getting the odds the situation favors the made flush).

For me, the difference between this and the normal aggressive handling of a nut-flush draw (which I have no problem doing) is the fact that the board is scary even for loose players and a raise will tend to knock out people who like to call, coupled with the fact that a made flush will put a lot of pressure on.

Anyhow, I appreciate your thoughts BlackAces13. It gives me something to consider.