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Originally Posted by touchmyflop
So gregz are you saying the higher the initial raise, the lower are bluff frequency should be?
Just my thinking, probably wrong but would like to discuss: would we not want to increase our bluff frequency when someone uses a higher initial open from LP (obviously within reason, say 3x instead of 2x) because a) the reward is higher and b) people tend to use higher opens as steals IME?
I wouldn't say it's exactly like this. The amount of bluffs you have is determined by how many hands you elect to 3bet for value. However, as you encounter larger sizes, some of your thinner 3bets for value may in fact become flats. So if you start flatting some hands like AJs/KQs/99 and your overall 3bet value range gets smaller, then you should also 3bet bluff less frequently.
With regards to the rest of your post, I see this trail of thought occasionally. I understand what you're getting at, but I think the following factors are more important. He's risking more to win the pot pre-flop -> we don't have to defend so frequently. We get a worse price on our 3bet -> it's worse for us to 3bet so often.
I'd rather apply those fundamentals than make a decision based on previous experience with a different player. Although it could be argued that players using two sizes to open on the button won't have strong fundamentals, but that's getting a bit off track.