The rec at $2/$5 who's sitting on a big stack and betting large on every street is not running a balanced strategy. He's just gambling with a cushion. His big bets mean big hands or complete air - nothing in between.

Why they do it

Recs with big stacks at $2/$5 get confident and start applying pressure they don't fully understand. Their sizing is polarized by accident - they bet big when they're strong and bet big when they're trying to push you off. There's no medium.

The adjustment

Call him down wider than you normally would with made hands. Raise him when you have the nuts. Fold everything else. Don't try to float and outplay him - he doesn't care about being outplayed.

What it's worth

Getting the right read on a big-stack rec and calling him down correctly with a strong hand is where your biggest pots come from at $2/$5. This is where you make your session.