It may depend on just how big your pond/tank is.

On smaller waters I find that loud stuff spooks fish. There, I go small and unobtrusive no matter what color the water is. Maybe a small Roadrunner.

If you have a larger body of water, I prefer noisemakers with flash. In other words spinnerbaits that will bring them to sound when they can't see and chase it. Unlike CJB, I prefer chartreuse in mud but, like him, black at night.

My place is just South of Bowie. Where are you?

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa