[razor]

When moving up to higher limits, I always seem to run into players who will bluff me out of a lot of pots in post flop playing. Am I being to scared or what :@. And it seems every time I try it, I don't bet real big I'm always betting real weird patterns trying to throw them off and confuse them, but in the end a lot of pots I seem to get called down. Should I just stick to playing solid and tight poker? I hate playing only the good hands I like the 45 suited cards and 9 7 suited cards etc, except I never get away with playing them. Also seems when playing in higher limit games, the players seem to have a knack for calling down pots at the end with only a pair of jacks when there's an ace on the board, seems to me like they are getting better reads on players than I am. HELP!

[lork]

Fixed Limit or No Limit....not tryin to be a wiseguy but it makes a huge difference.

[chris]

When moving up in limits, you gotta dump the 5-6 suited stuff. Instead of the 5-6 limpers seeing the flop at the lower limits ( making it worth your while to play suited connectors), you are going to go heads up to a raiser.

The type of hands you like are not going to be profitable and you are not going to get the odds to play them.

[johnf]

Assuming limit play, some random thoughts:
1. As limits go up, so does aggression. You'll need to get used to it.
2. You are not comfortable playing at those levels and your opponents can "smell" the fear. They will continue to push you around. You're allowing it to happen.
3. You're playing crap cards too often. Don't get cute with small suited connectors and one gappers. They can flop some monster hands but require multiple opponents in late position and nerves of steel. Stick to premium hands.
4. Laying down hands when you know you're beat will save you a ton of money. Learn to trust your intuition, first read etc. But.... don't look for monsters under every bed.
5. Stay in the game even if you're out.
6. I suspect you aren't always considering position and the # of players you're facing.
7. You're calling too much. There's a place for calling but if you think you have the best hand, ATTACK.

[norshvind]

How do you know they are bluffing? Maybe they are betting top board pair or good cards? Are you scared, sure sounds like you think you are, so yes you are scared. Post flop, you either have something, could have something, or have rags.

If you have something, and you think they are pushing you around or bluffing, call them, or even push back.

If you could have something, meaning, need one more card, NOT turn/river runners, depending upon the bet, you may want to call depending on number of outs. The more the better.

If you have rags, lay em down.