For what my $.02 is worth, the pseudo-check raise always works for me in the low limits I play at--make the minimum bet possible at a flop that really hit you, and sometimes players can't help going over the top with crap.

A hand I just played, I checked the flop and turn (in first position, looking for a check raise). The river, I knew I had to do something, so I made the minimum bet to make it look like a laughable steal attempt. The guy responded by making a bet 20xBB. I of course went over the top and he folded like his cards were on fire..

Sometimes they will check behind you for the free showdown. But something about the minimum...oftentimes they can't resist.

Of course this would hardly ever work with good players...but if you play low limits against silly people, it is sometimes more than they can resist.

Just my .02...another trick to add to the bag of tricks.