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[Closed] how to play against a "fake fish"?

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Rubbertoe84
Joined: 16.05.2009

Over the last couple of weeks ive come across a peculiar player, (vpip 100 pfr100), and on top of that he likes to announce his hand pre flop (always lying of course. I looked into this guy and he usually plays 3 tables on a higher limit where he plays properly and 1 low limit table where he plays as i mentioned above. I only join the table if i can have position on him but i´ve noticed that while he´ll go all in with ace high against most players, he tends to fold on the flop or turn against me. how sould i play preflop against this guy? do i call his raises with hands that should normally be folded(KQs) or should i stay tight? Even if he doesn´t give me action directly, he provokes a lot of action from the fish


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Rubbertoe84
Joined: 16.05.2009

made a mistake, meant to post in no limit strategy, if one of the mods could move it please


tcs35
Joined: 31.01.2009

I tend to avoid these donks because they can easily trick you ;)


TheBrood
Joined: 17.07.2008

These guys usually play the board/player not their hole cards. If they hit anything, its a bonus. Try and be ip aganst him at all times and be wary of completed flushes and straights.
He rarely hits so wait for a good hand and dont let him see cards for cheap. You can loosen up against him but dont bluff him. Pot control doesnt work much against him because he bets when he senses weakness.


I read on Daniel Negrenau blog he used this call any bet strategy on low limits
to hone his postflop skills.


Don't call, just 3bet him if you have a hand.


TribunCaesar
Joined: 29.04.2007

Play tight and don't get out of line. Postflop I would induce bets from him by checking with very strong holdings if it's likely that he is gonna bet any 2.

Best regards,
TribunCaesar