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Bruce and I met up with Chris Campo to fish in his raft. Chris is a bonafide guide now. Some of you know him as one of the Fletcher's river rats (that's a good thing).

Chris's raft is a comfortable fishing machine and off we went.



The river looked good but a bit pushy. Nothing Chris can't handle.

The top water bite was disappointing. Bruce got a little one (1st fish) and a couple of sniffs on the Whopper Plopper.



I was using a Megabass knockoff and had one completely miss it. That was it.

Overall fishing was slow but steady, they weren't were they were 2 days ago when Chris fished it. But we caught a mess of them, all less than 14". It was fun!  Lots of swing and misses as well.





It was fun exploring that part of a river in a raft vs a kayak or jetboat. So many targets...

We did our best and got off the river before the heat came in strong.

And we got a visitor.



Yes, we had plans for lunch.

As you know, George and I discovered Roadhouse Jerk, a Jamaican place a couple of years ago (Point of Rocks). Sadly, Winston had to close it down. Not because the food wasn't good because it was off the hook good! I suspect that he closed due to not having enough business. I’m sure that the average Joe or Joette who went by the place were probably afraid to try  an ethnic eatery. Their loss turned to our loss.

Well,  now a fella opened up a new joint called Big Belly's.

It's in the same location as Roadhouse Jerk.

We asked what they we known for, they answered and we responded.



These smash burgers were the real deal. Two patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato and grilled onions on a great bread plus a secret sauce that complemented the burger.

All three of us proclaimed that these burgers were as good as any in the area...if not better!!

They also have rice bowls, wraps, flounder sammies and a few other things.

We WILL be back!

Great day out on the water with good friends. And I didn't have to be the skipper!