Quote Originally Posted by bjsaust
I raise because...well in the heat of the moment its to protect my hand, but I'm not sure thats best line now. Problem is my raise is so big I'm basically saying "lets play for stacks", and this guys so weak its hard to see him agreeing to that without a made flush. Obv I'm not folding, but maybe flatting the flop is better than raising here?
top set = play for stacks 100bb deep. 22, 55, AQ are also big in villain's hand. If you flat call then you're really gonna hate it if a spade hits on the turn! Nice hand.

Quote Originally Posted by bjsaust
fundamentally, poker is a game of exploitation. We're trying to exploit our opponents to win money off them.

So thats where I'm at. I'm sitting at tables, analysing my opponents play, and coming up with strategies to exploit their play. Seems to be working so far, but I acknowledge I'm running particularly hot atm so dont want to get too carried away.
sounds like you've made a breakthrough - never stop studying/learning. See you at 100nl shortly