Might have done something stupid, but I love these fish. I've gotten about 50 catfish out now, and put 25 HSB (5"-7") in my pond over the weekend. After reading about "problems" with them just being pellet hounds (which I'm actually counting on), I decided to roll the dice.
Looking to add some spice in for winter fishing and just see how they do, as we may build another lake on the property soon. We may get creative with that pond.
After much "minnowing" (3 1/2 yo son's term for using a long shad net just trying to catch whatever), I've determined that my pond is LOADED with 1-2" BG, still has some natural colored FHM and lots of GSH. Also, don't think any bass successfully spawned, as I've not seen any fry or fingerlings while doing this. Guessing some males were ready while the females were not ( do male bass grow faster?).
As much as I cussed putting in that many catfish after reading some feedback/more testimonials, I gotta admit they're growing on me after trying to fish soome out. These would be a blast for the kiddos as a "bonus" fish while BG fishing.
One other crazy observation is that when I use 2" bluegill as bait, all I catch is 6"+ bluegill. I know they eat anything, that just suprised me a bit.
Appreciate the feedback and the site.
Last edited by taylor5877; 05/19/14 09:07 AM.
