Hello all,

new to the site and time to quit lurking. Planning on taking my new Ocean Kayak 13 out for it's maiden ocean voyage tomorrow to Shell Beach to look for giant abalone.  Weather forcast looks as good as I've seen for awhile. Does anyone have any advice on the layout there? Haven't dove it before. Wanting to make this year THE year I find my first 10" abalone and have heard Shell Beach is one spot to check out. I live thirty minutes from there and thought I'd spend some time learning the spot if it really is a place for giants. Any and all comments or help are appreciated. Realize 10" abs are RARE, but don't want to waste time diving spots that don't produce them.  Am very proud of my personal best 9 3/4", but it's not a 10. Also realize that folks generally don't divulge spots where the giants live.  Also looking for information on Trinidad for giant abs. Know there are some isolated pockets there that have them, just don't know the precise locations to begin searching.  Thanks in advance,

SRJ