Abalone Fishing, VIC

[Subzeroj]

Hi everyone,



I am a newbie to the forum. Just started snorkelling with my new wetsuit and other gears.. haven't really started SCUBA yet. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' />



I have been looking around the coastal lines for abalones, but haven't had much success. I was told Cape Schanck and Diamond Bay are good areas to go, but last weekend when I went, the visibility in the water wasn't good due to the strong wind and the wave. Which direction should the wind be blowing if I want to get a good dive in Cape Schanck and Diamond Bay?? <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/oops.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' />



Also, are there any good spots for good size abalones for genuine snorkel diving? (i.e. within 2 to 5 metre deep). I am aware of the regulation change of reducing bag limits to 5 per each and only open 60 days, so I want to make sure that when I do go out, I go out to the right location with the right weather.



Thanks heaps! <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' />



Subzeroj