catching up - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lamb · 07-01-2007, 10:29 AM

Just got back from 3 weeks trip from my home town in Bosnia. My mom picked up a fight with the cancer and I went back to help out my folks. She had a surgery and is recovering very well. She is a fighter and a winner, I have no doubts everything will be fine. Thank you all for your best wishes and prayers.

Slowly but surely, my home town is being rebuilt. There was an old joke in my hometown way before the silly war – asked about what would we do if the Old Bridge, 500 year old architectural miracle made out of stone, would collapse? The answer was we would have built even an older one…

The Old Bridge fell victim to the Bosnian war. With an aid of international community, the people of Mostar got the new Old Bridge going.

My old family’s house, caught up on the very front line between the 2 fighting sides, is still the same it was when I left for the States. All of my family has settled elsewhere. Our fig tree is doing very well.

Stopped by my in laws on Croatia’s Adriatic coast for a couple of days. I was happy to find them in good health. Went out with my father in law to check the fish traps. We brought back a tasty lunch.

I’ve seen quite a few coasts around the world, but the rich beauty and tranquility of Croatia’s Adriatic Sea is hard to beat. 9 ft deep water:

Still buzzing from the jet leg, sneaked out on my yak on Saturday. Spoke to my mom on my way to LJ – she wished I catch a big one.

Late 6:30 AM launch for a last chance for some June WCW points. 2+ short interval sets were pounding. I had to wait a while to catch a break. I got lucky and got out with only one in my lap.

Went North to avoid the crowds. Warm, clear and blue water with schools of sardines and greenies all over.

While loading up on bait, something heavy took me on a sleigh ride on 15# test…

Surprise T-shark pup on a sabiki…

As I was trying to release him, my halibut rig took of screaming on a light drag… Left the poor T-pup hanging while I started pumping up the promising headshakes…

Hello Hello Hello to the big beaverlamb. Handled with care, gaffed through the belly for no movement… The fish was on the clip and tied to the yak when it started violently thrashing soaking me up and filling up my yak with the water.

My biggest halibut ever - 37.5# on Dana cert scale.

Hammered the crap out of that general area for not a single beaver bite for the rest of the day…

We hooked up with the ladies on the beach and spent the rest of the day enjoying beautiful day and warm water.

Prototype of the new Mailbu eX front hatch:

GAME ON!!!

Great to be back home (San Diego that is).

GHOSTHUNTR · 07-01-2007, 10:43 AM

Nice job on the halibut, Adi. I really hope your Mom pulls through and everything is O.K. Amazing pictures of your old house!

rastrev · 07-01-2007, 11:00 AM

Adi good to see you are back. I hope all goes well for your mom.

Oh and Nice Hali-lamb!

gary sullivan · 07-01-2007, 11:31 AM

Adi, long vacations from fishing suit you well. Some of us do double shifts and catch zip. Now go get some more tail. Our prayers go out to your mother for a full recovery. Gary

Louis Clarke II · 07-01-2007, 11:38 AM

Thinking of you bro! Hope all works out well for you. I bet it was nice to be back around family and friends.

Later,

Louis & Clarke II

tylerdurden · 07-01-2007, 12:21 PM

Welcome back Adi. It was nice seeing the bold bosnian with a big beaver on board again yesterday

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amsurferoceanbeach · 07-01-2007, 01:03 PM

Only 2 subs & both hallis. You caught one of my dreams.

Great post, it reads like a minni novel. The good son returns
and gets rewarded.

Seems like the sabiki is hot right now.
The best wishs for your family

madscientist · 07-01-2007, 02:26 PM

Great to have badlambcrew back up to full strength. It was getting tough pulling the load myself.

Best day on the water for me in a long time, in no small part due to having a good friend back out there with us.

Guyak · 07-01-2007, 02:50 PM

Congrats on the big flattie! What a great welcome home to SD.

What a beautiful part of the world. My prayers are with you, your mother, and your family.

This is a little off topic, but here's a pic of my oldest daughter and cancer survivor, Jordan. She was diagnosed at 2 and is now 7.

Sorry I love to show here off when I can

She's finishing up swimming lessons and you should see her on the front of my X Factor sooner than later

07-02-2007, 12:23 PM

Glad you're back Adi!!

Your hometown looks beautiful,
and it's a good thing your mom
doesn't look like you.

We'll say a little pray for you mom.

Yani

dgax65 · 07-02-2007, 03:24 PM

Best wishes for your mom and the rest of your family. I hope she is fully recovered soon.

Jimm H · 07-02-2007, 04:38 PM

I join the chorus here in wishing your mom our best.

Great way to get back in the saddle, btw!

See you on out there soon.

07-01-2007, 10:29 AM	#1
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	catching up Just got back from 3 weeks trip from my home town in Bosnia. My mom picked up a fight with the cancer and I went back to help out my folks. She had a surgery and is recovering very well. She is a fighter and a winner, I have no doubts everything will be fine. Thank you all for your best wishes and prayers. Slowly but surely, my home town is being rebuilt. There was an old joke in my hometown way before the silly war – asked about what would we do if the Old Bridge, 500 year old architectural miracle made out of stone, would collapse? The answer was we would have built even an older one… The Old Bridge fell victim to the Bosnian war. With an aid of international community, the people of Mostar got the new Old Bridge going. My old family’s house, caught up on the very front line between the 2 fighting sides, is still the same it was when I left for the States. All of my family has settled elsewhere. Our fig tree is doing very well. Stopped by my in laws on Croatia’s Adriatic coast for a couple of days. I was happy to find them in good health. Went out with my father in law to check the fish traps. We brought back a tasty lunch. I’ve seen quite a few coasts around the world, but the rich beauty and tranquility of Croatia’s Adriatic Sea is hard to beat. 9 ft deep water: Still buzzing from the jet leg, sneaked out on my yak on Saturday. Spoke to my mom on my way to LJ – she wished I catch a big one. Late 6:30 AM launch for a last chance for some June WCW points. 2+ short interval sets were pounding. I had to wait a while to catch a break. I got lucky and got out with only one in my lap. Went North to avoid the crowds. Warm, clear and blue water with schools of sardines and greenies all over. While loading up on bait, something heavy took me on a sleigh ride on 15# test… Surprise T-shark pup on a sabiki… As I was trying to release him, my halibut rig took of screaming on a light drag… Left the poor T-pup hanging while I started pumping up the promising headshakes… Hello Hello Hello to the big beaverlamb. Handled with care, gaffed through the belly for no movement… The fish was on the clip and tied to the yak when it started violently thrashing soaking me up and filling up my yak with the water. My biggest halibut ever - 37.5# on Dana cert scale. Hammered the crap out of that general area for not a single beaver bite for the rest of the day… We hooked up with the ladies on the beach and spent the rest of the day enjoying beautiful day and warm water. Prototype of the new Mailbu eX front hatch: GAME ON!!! Great to be back home (San Diego that is). __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-01-2007, 12:21 PM	#6
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Welcome back Adi. It was nice seeing the bold bosnian with a big beaver on board again yesterday. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

07-01-2007, 01:03 PM	#7
amsurferoceanbeach Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ocean Beach San Diego Ca Posts: 110	Way to start the month off Only 2 subs & both hallis. You caught one of my dreams. Great post, it reads like a minni novel. The good son returns and gets rewarded. Seems like the sabiki is hot right now. The best wishs for your family Last edited by amsurferoceanbeach; 07-01-2007 at 01:07 PM. Reason: spelling

07-01-2007, 02:26 PM	#8
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Great to have badlambcrew back up to full strength. It was getting tough pulling the load myself. Best day on the water for me in a long time, in no small part due to having a good friend back out there with us. __________________

07-01-2007, 02:50 PM	#9
Guyak Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 44	Congrats on the big flattie! What a great welcome home to SD. What a beautiful part of the world. My prayers are with you, your mother, and your family. This is a little off topic, but here's a pic of my oldest daughter and cancer survivor, Jordan. She was diagnosed at 2 and is now 7. Sorry I love to show here off when I can She's finishing up swimming lessons and you should see her on the front of my X Factor sooner than later Attached Images

07-01-2007, 10:43 AM	#2
GHOSTHUNTR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poway Posts: 160	Nice job on the halibut, Adi. I really hope your Mom pulls through and everything is O.K. Amazing pictures of your old house!

07-01-2007, 11:00 AM	#3
rastrev Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SD, CA Posts: 173	Adi good to see you are back. I hope all goes well for your mom. Oh and Nice Hali-lamb!

07-01-2007, 11:31 AM	#4
gary sullivan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spring valley Posts: 192	Adi, long vacations from fishing suit you well. Some of us do double shifts and catch zip. Now go get some more tail. Our prayers go out to your mother for a full recovery. Gary

07-01-2007, 11:38 AM	#5
Louis Clarke II Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 37	Thinking of you bro! Hope all works out well for you. I bet it was nice to be back around family and friends. Later, Louis & Clarke II

07-02-2007, 12:23 PM	#10
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Glad you're back Adi!! Your hometown looks beautiful, and it's a good thing your mom doesn't look like you. We'll say a little pray for you mom. Yani

07-02-2007, 03:24 PM	#11
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Best wishes for your mom and the rest of your family. I hope she is fully recovered soon. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

07-02-2007, 04:38 PM	#12
Jimm H Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Bernardo-San Diego Posts: 117	Adi: I join the chorus here in wishing your mom our best. Great way to get back in the saddle, btw! See you on out there soon.