I dropped down one level in limits for ahwile. I was playing $2/$4 which I like more but I got a very bad beat. AK vs 44 and the flop was AK4 - It was not a real bad beat but it hurt my bankroll - ouch.

I sat down on this table and now I am up $116 for an $80 buyin.

Now the hand in question.

This was a very bad flop for AA and a very good flop at the same time. All one suit. But, heads up I can not expect that he has two clubs. Maybe one. The problems I see is that I will not get much action unless he has a set or a big club.

What are the pros and cons of playing this different ways?

I decide to bet 1/2 the pot. Too small? Comments please?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (7 handed)

UTG ($241.85)
MP1 ($186.30)
MP2 ($92)
CO ($188.35)
Button ($85.90)
Hero ($57.70)
BB ($88.95)

Preflop: Hero is SB with , .
UTG calls $2, 1 fold, MP2 calls $2, CO calls $2, 1 fold, Hero raises to $8, 1 fold, UTG folds, MP2 calls $6, CO folds.

Flop: ($22) , , (2 players)
Hero bets $20, MP2 folds.

Final Pot: $42

Results in white below:
No showdown. Hero wins $42.

Looks like you bet more than 1/2 pot to me. I dont know how much you bet, but I like the $20.

this is a great flop for AA, b/c you can get action when you're likely a big favorite. bet enough to not give the flush draw odds, so i would say 2/3 to full pot is good. don't get cute w/ it, but welcome action if it comes.