02 Jul 2024 barreling bluff catching check-raise fold equity Want to know when it's more profitable to Raise with a bluff catcher rather than call on a river? Marc Goone from Hungry Horse Poker breaks down how once we answer "yes" to one question, we can profitably turn our bluff catchers into bluffs (Plus - what sizing we should use!). Bluff-raise when opponents bet thinly on the river. Against polarized ranges, stick to calling. Adjust sizing based on opponent's range - big bluffs vs thin value. Highlights: River Bluffing Strategy Bluff-raise against thin value ranges, not polarized ranges Consider opponent's betting patterns and board texture Use larger sizes for bluffs against thin value bets Small bluffs and big value bets against polarized ranges Factor in opponent tendencies and stack depths Evaluate showdown value before turning hands into bluffs Use blockers cautiously - they're often less relevant than perceived
