how's my line - QQ vs tough lag

[JFsports]

I think just calling the flop is fine, on the condition that you don't give up now. I'd call his turn shove, granted, he has trips sometimes, but imo guys like this have lower pairs/flush draws enough to make a call here +EV. You only need to be good 33% of the time. From your description it sounds to me like you could expect him to fire 100% of his range on the turn.

Although from his post-hand chat, I'd say you were behind.