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.

Johnny T. · 07-01-2007, 02:42 PM

Hey Adi-
You don't know me, but my wife and I enjoyed your travel report. Glad all is well in Bosnia. This thread demonstrates the class of the top sticks at BWE. Thx for sharing, and good luck. That beaver's well deserved!!

Johnny T.

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

Iceman · 07-01-2007, 03:00 PM

STAND UP and say!

BAAAAAAAAA!!!!

Jim Sammons LJKF · 07-01-2007, 03:35 PM

AWESOME, very nice Adi
Great photos from your home, Hope mom stays well

herefishyfishy! · 07-01-2007, 09:42 PM

Great post thanks for the report. My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer this weekend. To clear my head I thought I would jump on the internet and check the local reports. Really appreciate that it wasnt just a fish report, maybe some Divine intervention? Awesome pictures of your hometown and that water pic in 9 feet is crazy! Thanks alot man. Hope to see you on the water soon.

Evan

Dan · 07-01-2007, 09:53 PM

Super Beav Adi. Glad to have ya back.

GBF · 07-02-2007, 12:34 AM

Damn nice flatty.....welcome back and our prayers are for your mom's speedy recovery!!

GBF

OH....YEA....BAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Dennis · 07-02-2007, 04:35 AM

Adi,
I was wondering where you were you went off to... It's good to hear that your mom's recovery is going well. I definately know what you're going through, bro.
Good call on going north. That's a fat door!

Matt · 07-02-2007, 07:40 AM

Nice job on the travel, your mom's recovery and nice fish!

Matt

steamroll · 07-02-2007, 07:55 AM

Cool report Adi. Nice flattie!!

Holy Mackerel · 07-02-2007, 09:27 AM

Welcome back Adi!!

Nice fish too!!!!

DESTROYER · 07-02-2007, 10:00 AM

Catching up? More like passing! WTD Lambda! Thanks for sharing the photos of your home town. Stay strong for your mother and if there is anything me and my family can do for you, don't hesitate to ask.

TL-Matt

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	#10
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

07-01-2007, 02:42 PM	#9
Johnny T. Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Hey Adi- You don't know me, but my wife and I enjoyed your travel report. Glad all is well in Bosnia. This thread demonstrates the class of the top sticks at BWE. Thx for sharing, and good luck. That beaver's well deserved!! Johnny T.

07-01-2007, 03:00 PM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	STAND UP and say! BAAAAAAAAA!!!! __________________

07-01-2007, 03:35 PM	#12
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	AWESOME, very nice Adi Great photos from your home, Hope mom stays well __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

07-01-2007, 09:42 PM	#13
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Great post thanks for the report. My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer this weekend. To clear my head I thought I would jump on the internet and check the local reports. Really appreciate that it wasnt just a fish report, maybe some Divine intervention? Awesome pictures of your hometown and that water pic in 9 feet is crazy! Thanks alot man. Hope to see you on the water soon. Evan

07-01-2007, 09:53 PM	#14
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Super Beav Adi. Glad to have ya back.

07-02-2007, 12:34 AM	#15
GBF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 323	Damn nice flatty.....welcome back and our prayers are for your mom's speedy recovery!! GBF OH....YEA....BAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! __________________ "Just keep going out....it's better than staying Home"

07-02-2007, 04:35 AM	#16
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Adi, I was wondering where you were you went off to... It's good to hear that your mom's recovery is going well. I definately know what you're going through, bro. Good call on going north. That's a fat door! __________________ Hmmmm.....

07-02-2007, 07:40 AM	#17
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Nice job on the travel, your mom's recovery and nice fish! Matt

07-02-2007, 07:55 AM	#18
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Cool report Adi. Nice flattie!! __________________

07-02-2007, 09:27 AM	#19
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Welcome back Adi!! Nice fish too!!!!

07-02-2007, 10:00 AM	#20
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Catching up? More like passing! WTD Lambda! Thanks for sharing the photos of your home town. Stay strong for your mother and if there is anything me and my family can do for you, don't hesitate to ask. TL-Matt