I would recommend stocking a mix of blues and channels in that pond. I get irritated when folks discourage the stocking of blues in these circumstances, just because they can grow large and eat other fish. That's what you are stocking the forage fish for, right? I have a 2 acre broodfish/recreational pond with blues and channels, along with threadfin and gizzard shad, bluegill, hybrid stripers, and few largemouth bass. I also supplement with feed. I have blues up to around 50lbs, channels up to 15lbs, and all sizes down from that. Sometimes blues bite well, sometimes channels bite well, sometimes they have different preferences for bait. Blues fight incredibly hard and have stolen a great deal of fishing tackle. This keeps it exciting, interesting, and more productive from an angling standpoint.
If you want a quality catfish pond then don't be afraid to stock blues or a mix. Since when is growing large shark-like catfish considered a negative?
I am SOOOO with you on this Brotha!!! Man no one would say its a problem to have a 15 to 20 lb bass now would they!!
The Blue cat is a GOD sent creature thats the WHOLE resone I invested tens of thousands of dollars in my ponds..
