7 Poker Mistakes That Expose You As a Total Fish

Nathan  «BlackRain79»  Williams
27 Jun 2025
Beginner
This material is for beginner players
Poker Basics

Professional poker player Nathan "BlackRain79" Williams breaks down seven critical mistakes that instantly expose weak players at the table. From bluffing with nothing to playing trashy hands, these fundamental errors cost beginners money. Learn proper hand selection, when to three-bet premiums, and how to extract value while avoiding tilt.

Tight hand selection and aggressive play with premium hands form the foundation of winning poker strategy against recreational players.

Fish-Spotting Fundamentals:

  • Never bluff with complete air on draw-heavy boards - fold ace-high when you have no pair or draw
  • Stick to premium starting hands: pocket pairs, strong aces, Broadway cards, and suited connectors
  • Always three-bet premium hands like pocket aces through tens and ace-king to build bigger pots
  • Don't let tilt destroy your results - bad beats are mathematical certainties in poker
  • Bet for value on the river with top pair - many second-best hands will call
  • Avoid fancy play syndrome against fish - just raise big when you have a monster hand
  • Call down maniacs with medium-strength hands instead of folding or re-raising
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