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.

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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.

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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. :D

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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.

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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:

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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…

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Surprise T-shark pup on a sabiki…

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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… :cool:

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. :cheers1:

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...5/halilamb.JPG

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: :proud:

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GAME ON!!! :cheers1:

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

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

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

Oh and Nice Hali-lamb! :luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:

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

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

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

Way to start the month off
 

Only 2 subs & both hallis. You caught one of my dreams.:you_rock:
Great post, it reads like a minni novel. The good son returns
and gets rewarded.:luxhello: Seems like the sabiki is hot right now.
The best wishs for your family

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

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.
:cheers1:

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!! :luxhello:

Johnny T.

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.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1183326524

Sorry I love to show here off when I can:p

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

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

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

Super Beav Adi. Glad to have ya back.

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

GBF

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

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!

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

Matt

Cool report Adi. Nice flattie!! :luxhello: :luxhello:

Welcome back Adi!! :) Nice fish too!!!! :notworthy:

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

Nice report, Adi. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your mom.

WTG on the hali'.

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

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

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.

Lamb, good to hear your Mom is doing well. Guyak, all my prayers go towards your beautiful daughter. I myself went thru colon cancer last year and now will be going thru it again this year. After the first bout, the first thing I bought was a kayak and went fishing at La Jolla. Caught lots of fish. Last month had surgery to remove some spots pick up by the CAT scan. It was successful, removed the spots and had no surprises. Just to make sure, will be starting chemo in a few weeks. All I can say is have a colonoscopy ASAP starting at 35 years old or younger if having any stool problems. Next few weeks will be squeezing in as much kayak fishing as possible. Maybe I will be fortunate enough to post something of quality.

Regards,
Eric

Lamb, hope your mom has a swift recovery so that she can enjoy hearing about your fishing trips!

Eric, look forward to reading your posts and wish you great strength to get you through the road of recovery. Hope to see you out there at LJ.

Maggie

Adi,
I hope your mother has a speedy recovery. Glad to hear she is doing well.
We just lost my father in law last week to prostate cancer...it sucks.
Maximize your time- family is EVERYTHING!

BTW -Great f'n pics...day-um. You got it goin ON.:notworthy:


John

ADI, welcome back.
My family has gone through cancer, so I know how it is.
Best wishes to you mom and your family.

Welcome back and great pics

gabe

Adi,

Welcome back & thanks for a great report. I'm glad to hear your mom's doing well & hope she has a full and speedy recovery.

Rex