In Oct of 03 I stocked my new 1 1/2 acre pond with fish. 150lm 500gills 75hybred gills 75 shellcrackers 75 perch. I also put a bunch of fatheads in. The next spring I put a bunch more fatheads in. I also feed pellets. I then put some more shellcrackers in ( from advise) to help create feed. From the time that I put them in, I have never seen a channel cat again. Two died a few days after they were put in. All of the other fish are doing great. Growing nice. The kids and I catch gills and hybreds and perch like crazy. I try to let the LM alone for a while longer, but they are growing ok. Even with feeding pellets, I never see cats. With all of this fishing, I never catch a cat. I have tried crawlers, liver, stink baits, corn, and hot dogs. No cats.Any ideas? Can that many fish die and not be seen? What should I do?
