Quote Originally Posted by NckPlt
Alright ive been playing non stop lately...well i keep seeing flops of JJ8 and of course ill have an 8 with a good kicker and someone always bets and i fold instantly trying to save myself some money. Now how can i fish that out an know they bluff are something. And whats anybodys thought on playing pocket pairs from early position.

An me an a couple of buddies always play all 5 to 6 of us and all of them are tighter than a virgins you know what...well how can i break that and get things going while still winning. Now take in consideration i play mostly tournaments. I mean i got pocket pairs while i raise the big bling by little and someone folds or i got to face cards and they do too, but they just fold instantly. I mean wtf.

I need your help and it would be greatly appreciated....if you dont have anything nice to say dont say anything at all.
when you have an 8 with a good kicker, try to hit more 88J flops instead of JJ8 flops. It will make your life much better. Nobody ever believes you have trips! (to fish out bluffs, try calling or raising)

If that doesn't work, move up to where they respect your raises.