Set hunting is profitable- yet against thinking players it is exploitable.

These kind of situations are what I am refering to:

Villain has AQ and raises to 3BB. You call with 77.

Flop comes K, 8, 2. You fold to a c-bet.

Same situation, different flop

K, 7, 2. You call c-bet. Villain check turn (9). You bet- villain folds.

Overestimating implied odds are common, underestimating equity is also common. Against micro players we can give away tons of equity, but still pull out a profit because they overvalue certain hands.

I have already stated that set-hunting is profitable against noobs. But that does not mean we should think about other ways of playing PPs.

Personally, I like to raise all PPs (positionally and situationally adjusted oc). This gives me a much better chance of repping stronger hands on flop and turn, and it disguises my sets when I hit them.

If someone limp/calls, check-folds their PPs and suddenly starts raising and check/raising on turn I would fold quicker than lightning.

It is wise to think about your game and construct counter strategies against yourself. Often I play HU against "myself" in my head in order to realize how others can exploit my own game. Once I started "crushing" myself I would improve my own game.

I thought we were all "training" to become as good as possible versus all kind of players- not only learn about how to play profitably. If you are only interested in beating micro players I can not and will not help you.