I have no idea why your cats won't bite. I also find it strange that they won't come to pellets.

Thinking while I type here. Cats are usually one of the most common fish sighted when feeding. You know that they were raised on pellets at the hatchery. If they are healthy then you know that they are feeding on something other than pellets. Yeah, they can get hook shy but that generally takes time.

I am down to 3 large, hook shy, cats 10 years after stocking. I find that when I do catch one, it is on a hook that is not suspended under a cork.

I certainly wouldn't restock any at this time.

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