My main reason for wanting some is to add diversity to my pond. I remember catching them as a kid in a Southern Ohio pond and loving them as a sport fish.( a smaller version of pike) I could use another predator though. Right now, smallmouth are top dog and they do a pretty good job, but tend to be fond of the crayfish. My panfish numbers(crappie, redear, perch) are getting a little high I think, so the pickeral could possibly help there. I know they like lots of weeds and I've got those.