Thanks all for the great feedback on this question. In answer to the one question: I am new to fly fishing. My casting leaves a bit to be desired, but I get it out there ok. I practice all the time. I've never cast a sinking line and until I get more confidant with casting in general, I'm afraid to try something new.

The sinking line or intermediate sounds interesting, though so maybe I'll give it a shot.

Again, thanks for the feedback and advice. Can't hurt to add another kind of fish to the things that you can catch and I love flounder.

dc