88 mp

[threeducks]

Hi - I had 8-8 in a loose to average live 6/12 game a few weeks ago. 4-6 to the flop and raised less than 50% of the time. The player (CO) seems to play better than most. But, he does not like to fold if he has any outs. Makes some loose preflop calls. I have not played with him enough to really get a good read. How this hand goes will give me some information.

Preflop action is I am 4 off the button with 8 [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]8 [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] and I raise after 1 limper, action folds to CO player who calls, button and SB fold, BB calls, limper calls. 4 to the flop.

Flop: Q [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] 5 [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] 2 [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (4 players 7 sb) Giving me middle pair.

Checked to me and I bet, CO calls, BB and EP fold.

If he had a Q he would most likely raise me since that is how most of them play. Unless he has a bad kicker he would want the players behind him to fold - but he might just call with a Q. He most likely has an Ace or an under-pair and wants to see the turn.

Turn: A [img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (2 players, 4.5 bb)

I guess that this point I am done with the hand?

1) preflop raise too loose/aggressive?
2) is an Ace a good enough scare card to try a bluff?
3) recommended action?

Thanks