Raising preflop and protecting your hand on the flop.

[D'OH]

I think you made a big mistake by checking this flop. Avoid giving free cards when it could break your hand. You're the preflop raiser so bet that flop for value.

[wyrd]

Hmm, I see. I take it this advice should be followed even when I flop trips with a possible flush draw on the board? ie; A hand I just had; I hold KJ flop comes Js Jd 8s. I'm last to act, everyone checks to me, pot is 4 small bets. Should I check to evaluate my position on the turn (ie; no flush card or flush card comes and everyone still checks), or should I bet right out and evaluate where I stand (ie; flop checker now bets on the turn) if the flush hits?

[baronzeus]

No. You bet again here. The only time you WOULDN'T bet imo is if there is no real draw on the board, and then you can trap everyone for multiple bets on the turn.

Get value in while you are a favorite.