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Step 1
Bet/raise your flush draw under the following circumstances:
-Against weak/scared players who typically fold.
-Against "calling stations" (a player who calls no matter what they have for cards.)
-If you also have a pair or a straight draw to back up your flush draw.
-If your flush draw is over 9 high, even without a pair or straight draw. -
Step 2
Do NOT bet/raise your flush draw under the following circumstances:
-Against very aggressive players who will raise almost any bet.
-If you have no pair or straight draw behind your flush, and your flush would be less than 9 high. -
Step 3
Now, to bet your flush draw, it is important to make a larger-sized bet. Your goal is to convince the other players you have a hand like top pair top kicker, or 2 pair -- so play the hand like that's what you're holding. For instance, if you flop 4 cards to the flush, when action gets to you, bet 4-7x the blind. This bet signifies that you have a good hand and are worried about someone catching a flush. It's a good bet because if you're playing with good players you will pick up on your bet, they will probably try to bet big when you make your flush, thinking it's a "scare card" and they can get you to fold.
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Step 4
If you flop 4 cards to the flush AND have a pair or straight draw to back it up, play aggressively. If someone bets 1-4x the blind in front of you, I recommend raising them to increase the size of the pot since you have so many outs. Please make sure to follow the guidelines above on when NOT to bet/raise the flush draw, though.
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Step 5
Once you hit your flush, it is important to check if you are first to act. If you bet it, you will probably get everyone to fold, so check your option to make it look like the flush scared you. If someone bets it, smooth call behind them. Raise at the river.
