Sonoma County Ab Dive Report

This was my first time diving for abs and it didn't disappoint.  I've been doing some spearfishing for a little while and have been itching to get some abalone.  Dove with falcorking (Justin) and my friend Ben (not on NCKA) at a nice little spot on the coast.  Conditions were supposed to be "all-time" according to several sites/forecast but they turned out to be a bit rough/surgy and vis went from about 8-10ft to 3-5ft in a hurry but we all got our limits and were able to pick out some good sized abs. 

It was such a different feeling from spearfishing and something I'm really looking forward to doing more of.  These creatures are truly beautiful and I'm thankful for the opportunity to harvest a few here and there.  My abs went (from L to R) 8.75, 7.75 (my first one taken) and 9.5 on the big round one.  The 9.5'er took me about 6-7 dives to bring up as he was stuck on the underside of a rock and had a very strong hold down about 25-30ft.  He had a ton of meat on him too so it was all worth it  

Congrats!!!!!!!

Stoked you got out there, had some fun and got some nice abs!!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Congrats on your first time ab diving limits.  The 9.5 looks like a fat one.

Nice abs! It looks like the fogs is coming in thick behind you!  Guess you are trying to hide your spot! 

I forgot to give you my address to deliver the two outside abs.

Thanks guys!  Yeah, you know how the fog rolls in thick at those secret spots Can't wait to get back at it

Awesome report...first time.ab.diving??? U rocked!!! The meat on a 9+ ab compared to 8 or a 7 is no contest...Impressive report brother!!!

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Congrats on the ab limit.

great job on the first time out, 9.5 not bad. Happy eating.... (That crazy black fog)

William_102

Congrats on the ab limit.  Thanks for the report and picture zapato.