To chase or not to chase?

[johnbaker]

uhh...... chase when pot odds justify your call? seems like pretty easy reasoning to me......

[Talking Poker]

Yeah..... I guess I'm not really sure what the question is either? It's so broad... can you maybe be a little more specific than "When do you chase?"

[BrianSwa]

Well ive been talking to people and some never chase and then some chase but never a gutshot. Was just wondering on everyones personal opinion, just wondering how many people you want in the pot to chase something or how many bets do you personally call to chase it, I know it depends on the pot odds also but some have to have personal rules they follow when they decide to chase that 4-8 outer to make the best hand.

[Gutzz]

I only chase when I think I got good odds. Especially gutshots. I LOVE chasing gutshots when I have odds, especially when it's to the nuts .

Probably the only chase I might fold is when I have second pair or third pair, and I can chase for 2 pair or trips. Some instances, even with what look like good odds, I'll fold.

Cheers,

Gutzz

[ChipFish]

And I LOVE opponents who chase gutshots. Yummy money

[Gutzz]

You're telling me you wouldn't call if you were getting 12:1 on your money? Also note that I said, "especially when it's to the nuts." Most gutshots to the nuts also include an overcard or 2. Yummy indeed. :P

Gutzz

PS. I understand that at levels you play at, it's rare for there to be enough money in the pot to justify a gutshot chase; but for the loose games I play in, often I'm getting 15:1 or better .

[ChipFish]

I don't play big stakes at all... 2/4 3/6 bit of 5/10 (dabbled in 10/20 the other night, Won the first pot and ran with my tail tucked between my legs )

[Talking Poker]

Well then, that's easy. In limit, it's simple math. In NL, it's all about implied odds.... and is usually correct to chase more - especially draws to the nuts.