Yet another low-limit stud 8 hand...

[imported_getfunky]

calling all your money off is seldom good choice .. i agree with the other posters that drawing to a dead flush for likely half the pot in a small pot is never advisable, but given that you made the flush why not raise on 6? yes a higher flush is possible and the fives can't make you too comfortable but with so many hearts out you can't be so worried - and if you raise the fives will only reraise with a boat, and will pay you off on the river with trips, because although you've represented a flush, you may have only two pair.

the key to this game it putting pressure on your opponents. after putting pressure on them, hands become easier to play, as now they will be the ones scared and you will have a better idea of their true strength. i've saved my own hide so many times where I otherwise would have been jammed out of pots, by playing medium strong hands aggressively.