What Is The 90/10 Rule & How Do You Use It To Catch Fish?
- By: Richard Natoli
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What is the 90/10 Rule?
How do you use it to catch more fish?
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In fishing, you hear a lot about rigid rules that need to be followed in order to have success.
But then the next day you hear someone suggest the complete opposite.
One rule with little to no variation is the 90/10 Fishing Rule.
The 90/10 Rule states that 90% of the feeding fish are in 10% of the water.
So it becomes our challenge as anglers to dial in and find that 10% of water with actively feeding fish.
Finding The 90/10 Zone
Smart Fishing Spots is our all-in-one fishing platform for our Insider Members that includes satellite map imagery, underwater contour mapping, weather, tides, and so much more!
Satellite maps are important for pre-planning your fishing trips.
In this example, we’re going to try to find where ambush predators would likely set up to feed.
A major factor you need to consider when trying to find the 90/10 Zone is the current direction and where it will pull the baitfish.
This example features several robust creek systems that dump out into a larger channel.
So there is a lot of water flowing out of these creeks into the main channel.
Simply based on just that information, you should circle the creek mouths and bends to target and fish.
But that’s still a bit too much area to cover.
At this point in your pre-trip planning, you should change map layers to further inspect these areas you’ve circled.
The Shaded Relief (3D) Layer within Smart Fishing Spots shows you a 3D view of the bottom of any body of water.
As you observe the water flow and look for bait behavior patterns, you can combine that with depth.
More often than not, predatory fish will set up so the current brings easy meals directly in front of them.
The key is to understand how the current is moving, how the wind impacts the current flow, and how can I put myself in the best position for success.
You want to find an area that funnels bait into a predictable spot.
Once you are able to dial into one specific area with these features, you’ve found the 90/10 Zone.
Conclusion
Eliminate the disqualifiers based on the season and use these tips to find the 90/10 Zone in your area!
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The 90/10 Rule is particularly applicable in the wintertime, you’ve just got to know where to start.
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Finding The Fish Help
In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.
1. Weekend Game Plans (updated weekly)
These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.
2. Smart Fishing Spots Platform (updated every 15 minutes)
This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.
3. Community Reports (live feed)
The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.
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Does it work up here in North East? Such as south shore of Long Island
This is great information Rich, very much appreciated. I have yet to really utilize the shaded relief feature, so this helps me continue to get a better understanding of how to read that layer. Good stuff man!
The shaded relief really just pulls everything together for me. It helps me to visualize the flow of water through an area and really hone in on the ambush spots for these targeted species.
Nice video, watching it I thought I knew that spot and I actually had a pic on my phone as a reminder as bottom of the tide spot to try.
It’s an interesting spot for sure. I really enjoy exploring that area in the kayak.