Bluff catching—calling a bet with a modest hand which you expect to win only if your opponent is bluffing—is not a significant source of profit in most situations. It is often a roughly breakeven proposition against a well-constructed betting range, and even when it is profitable, it tends to be only by a slim margin. Bluff catching is not a significant source of profit. Much of the strategy in big bet poker games like No-Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha revolves around not ending up in spots where you’re making decisions about whether to call or fold with a bluff catcher in the first place. If you’re torn between calling and folding, then the EV of both options must be similar, which means your hand is basically worthless no matter which you choose. In this article, we will investigate why bluff catching is so unappealing, how to handle bluff catching decisions when you end up in a tough spot, and how to avoid ending up in that tough spot in the first place.