I was in middle position at a $1-3 full table (9 players) approximately $250 stacked, villain has approximately $300.
I have AsKs
Villain straddles for $6,
I re-raise to $18,
villain and one person call.
Flop comes Kc-5c-2s.
opponent #2 checks,
I lead out $20,
villain raises to $60
opponent #2 folds....
Thoughts on my next move?
So you are in position on the flop? So villain C/R you here?
In general, at these stakes, they have 2p+ when they are aggressive. Unless you have actually
seen proof a person will semi bluff/bluff, I would advise taking actions like this as 2p+.
They are actually trying to protect their hand from the flush draw, usually.
Each situation is different, but I honestly probably call once, and re-evaluate on the turn. If this guy hauls it all in, you can fold. You can honestly fold the flop and feel pretty good about it IMO, but live reads, game dynamics, villain history, your image, etc, should all be considered when deciding what to do here.
If I thought villain had 2p+, I just fold flop. If I'm not sure (based on evidence and history), I will call once and re-evaluate. But beware, especially of you're deep, if they have a set you are drawing nearly dead. Many live low stakes players are literally so passive they will only take aggressive lines like this with sets. So, if you call, re-evaluate turn, improve, then you're still effed. Reverse implied
odds in a nutshell.
Many of your opponents are playing with fear, they aren't rolled, they don't know what they're doing, basic fundamental strategy is unknown to them. This may be their paycheck or all the money they have to spare. Point being, don't expect some drooler at 1/2 or 1/3 to be check raising you like a sicko with air or a flush draw. They really don't bluff very often.
So I fold here mostly, call sometimes, see turn, and never ever 3b jam.
That's what I think anyway.