Was he bluffing? (from PSY forum)

[jdoe]

Playing a low-limit shorthanded NLHE home game I make 2 big pair on the river but the river is a flush card (3rd club). The small blind goes all in for about $20 into a $13 pot. I am stuck with a tough decision. do I have the best hand?

I ask him to count down his all-in and look for information. Just as smooth as silk he counts down $19.50

1. Hand were not shaking
2. Voice was bold
3. He leaned back in his chair
4. I know from past hands he is capable of making this bluff on the river.
5. I have shown big laydowns face up all night.

based on this info I call his all in.

Anyone like this call?

[Justin A]

I like the call based on the information you gave. However, you've seen him play. Do his hands shake when he's got a big hand? When he leaned back in his chair did he act disinterested, or did he force leaning back in his chair?

I just think that if he's acting that confident it will usually mean a bluff. If he had the goods, then he did a hell of a job giving the wrong signals.

Justin A