Ok, makes sense. If the flop is rags you can try for the steal, but don't keep trying if you got callers. That's a big help.

Only been playing hold 'em for about 4 months now, but love doing my homework and hate losing, especially when I make myself lose. I can beat the fish but I know my game has holes that need fixing, so anticipate another stupid question or 2. lol

Thanks again for the advice. I'll try not to make the same mistake twice.

Cory