I tend to agree with rib3 for the 90/10 axiom. It is especially true in larger bodies of water for the most commmonly used fish species that are mostly in the areas with structure that serves as HABITAT. Habitat develops natural foods and serves as refuge areas i.e. cover. Structures are forms of habitat that congregate fish. Exceptions are with some of the fish species that are more open freshwater dwellers (Pelagic) such as shads, hybrid striped bass (HSB) and often golden shiners.

The forum in the Archives Section has a large section of at least three pages filled with types of structure. Many of the ideas have been provided by creative PB Forum members. Read through it for great examples of structures.

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Last edited by Bill Cody; 11/22/25 10:37 AM.

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