[viper930]

I like a check call on the flop. It allows him to put a bet in with hands that you are beating. If he's a TAG'ish multitabler, you should be able to get a fairly cheap showdown , which is precisely what you want here. I think betting the flop bloats the pot and isnt good considering a bunch of AQ AK combinations are ahead of you here.

Tickner, what worse hand is he calling with on this flop? It is doubtful that he has random spades and a competent player wont have A9 or worse here. Checking and calling a bet allows him to bluff at it and potentially make a mistake.