C.hunter, Dave has the habits of the goldens described acurately. I think they also eat fish fry and larvae. Sizes of young fish eaten depends on the species and shape. This has a minor impact on the fish community unless the goldens are real abundant. Since Dave caught a 12" shiner on a small rapala, this also confirms their tendency to eat real small fish when available. The main problem I have with goldens is they are bait stealers when fishing with live bait for panfish. Many find this not a problem.
Unless you have quite a few rooted weeds in your pond don't expect goldens to live very long when stocked into a pond w/ adult LMB. Weed beds are almost a necessity for maintaining goldens in a pond with bass esp. LMB. A 15" LMB can eat a 10"-12" shiner, no problem. As I think about it, a 13" LMB can probably easily eat a 10" shiner and rarely do goldens get 10" in my northern area. Your personal profile does not tell me where you live so my help stops there.
