I was a poker pro for about 16 months before I started playing NL cash. I made my living playing limit holdem primarily, however there were months where I made my living solely off of tournaments (sit and gos and MTTs) and one month even played 7studhi lo for a living. I was always looking for some gam to become my niche because I always hated limit holdem. That is what kept me looking for someother game. I finished up at limit playing mostly 5/10. I started out at NL at .25/.50 and literally destroyed NL from the very first day. In fact I haven't played one hand of limit holdem unless I was piss drunk in a casino or at my computer since I made the jump to NL.

I think you answered youyr won question. You probably play for 20 minutes or so and after a few bluffs backfire you give up on it and go back to your ABC style. I would say to go ahead and get in there and mix it up. If it doesn't work a few times and you get destroyed for a bit then pick yourself up off of the ground and keep fighting for those pots. Agression is key in NL. Of course like anything you can always overdo it but onc you find that perfect balance you will be dangerous.

1. The Rusty Pelican (I loved that place. Hot chicks and a super cheap happy hour which was key for me then on my small salary.)

2. The penninsula and the fun bar scene there. It was a fun place to pub crawl

3. The weather. It really is the best in the world.

If you ever have a problem they bend over backwards for ya. Great VIP program. Quick cashouts. Games can be pretty soft at times. Good software. And I'm sure there are many more things that I can't think of at the moment.

I was mainly trying to become a professional golfer, but without a spnsor I spent the majority of my time working at my Dad's distibution company where I was as miserable as I could be. I hated that job. When I could save up some money I would take time away and play golf, but it was hard to make ends meet doing that because everytime I would play bad for a month or so the entry fees and living expenses would send me back to work.

If I were playing 4-5 tables I would probably become insanely aggressive even at the high stakes. I think my style would resemble CTS in a way. But while 10 tabling I really can't add any starting hands to my game without having to reduce tables. And if I reduce my tables by 50% which is what I would need to do to be a LAG player then I would need to double my WR to compensate for the smaller # of tables. Considering my long term WR is close to 4bb/100 I am certainly not going to double it. So imo I think in treating my poke game like a business, the way I am playing now shows the most profit for the least amount of variance. I think my hourly rate is up there among the tops in the biz.

The funny things about LAGs are that everyone is always infatuated with them. They always get the most props and are alwaya thought of as the best players. THey are really good at posting screenshots of 50-60k hands where they absolutely destroyed the game. Kinds funny though you never ever see them post 500-600k hand screenshots. Is it because they probably wont impress anyone if they did? I'm kinds leaning towards YES being the answer fot that one. I posted my screenshot for over 500k hands (it's now over 600k) where I won at 4bb/100. TAGs will always get the money in the end so don't be a victim of this false belief that the LAGs are like Gods.

I haven't played Waverly yet but at this point my favorite course is Pumpkin Ridge.

I am from Newport Beach, CA and currently ive in Portland. I lived next door to force in Eugene for awhile with now golf UofO coach Casey Martin. I fell in love with the school and got married to a former Duck while I was up there. So since I love Oregon, two of my best friends live/work there, and my wife is a Duck, I guess you could call me an honorary Duck

I am going to get one up soon on my blog.
Everytime you log on I would play the game that yields the highest expectation while never putting your BR in jeopardy
If you were to move up the only thing I would make sure of is that you are good enough.
You seem solid to me

NP

It has been so long since I moved up from those limts that the games are way different and I really don't feel qualified to answer any of these questions. I would post more in the low stakes forums in Stoxpoker or 2+2 for more help. I will say that increasing your aggression is almost never a bad thing and I think that will offer you a nice starting point. Good luck.

Do you use a hud? If so, at all limits?
I don't like huds because i haven't been that successful with them but are they necessary to play 8-12 tables?

And in one paragraph, you make it all seem so easy. So basically all I have to do is not worry about a few bluffs caught and just keep playing aggressive. It seems like every session I start out down a buyin or two just because I think I see a good spot to double barrel and then by just not hitting flops and thinking I can take pots down -- but they just don't work. That's the point where I seem to just give up on it. I know aggressive poker is the way to go but it just seems that it does me more harm than good.

Thanks, I don't have the money for a subscription yet, but I'll sign up for one of those 24 hour deals.

I have one more question, are there any books you got a lot out of?

Can you make a video playing $100NL with that style (or if you have, point out which one)? I'm beating $100NL playing 18/11/2.8, but if relentless aggression works better, I'd love to see it - I just feel like I'd be spewing if I tried to play like that.

I use a HUD at all times but I only actually "use" it when I am gathering info on new players. If I were sitting vs. all of the regulars I wouldn't use it.

Not for NL

Try video #107 on Stoxpoker.com

Do you play even when your not playing your a-game?

I feel like I am always pretty close to on my A game. If I feel tilted in a big way and I feel like I can not play good I will quit.

OT: fiaca, just do it. i did an annual but i can tell you that i earned 6 buy-ins after watching two videos the very same day i joined, then extended my membership to 15mos. think of it as an investment into yourself. gl2u.

Golf Question:
How's your putting? It seems like there's a ton of great ball strikers but putting holds a lot of great players back.
Still can't believe you were carrying a +6 recently. NH.
Oh, blade, mallet, or mix?

Have you ever played Wii sports golf, and if so what's your best round?

I haven't. Is it cool?

My putting and short game were very good. I hit the ball so so by tour player standards and consistency in ball striking definitely held me back. BUt score wise I was pretty consistent because no matter how I hit it I usually scored ok because I could get up and down from a trash can most of the time.

can you give a breakdown of the limits you played and how long at each to get where you are today?

thanks