New to Stud/8

[SweetLuckyMe]

Playing small pr/small kicker hands takes some imagination on early streets, else they're likely -EV 3ways. You better get adept at using the c/r to get rid of one of the other two hands on 4th (or sometimes 5th). If you're the passive calling type then you're definitely best served not even playing them in the first place, because if you can't occasionally get the better high hand to fold you *will* lose money long term.

[Andy B]

Obviously, making a set is very good. Two pair might get you into trouble. Anything else in the win zone (A-8) is enough to make me at least consider continuing. With this hand in particular, there are several cards that will make your hand look pretty, and I'd be a lot more excited about the 5[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] than the 2[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img]. Generally, if I catch a banana on fourth or fifth, I fold quickly.

[spino1i]

Fold like everywhere. Shouldnt have even played the hand past 3rd street.

[TheChad]

I call/call on third and fold the rest of the way. It seems like he's locked for the low with a possible solid high. I've seen this strategy work before (playing Ted Forrest Razz in a Stud/8 game) and that seems what he's doing here. However, even if you DO have him beat, I feel like you're pretty slim to take the high hand for the split.
Call 3rd, fold.