No, the cats don't do anything for the ecosystem. They will possibly spawn but the offspring will be eaten by everything.

Ponds are different than lakes and bass have to be heavily managed. They will definitely get hook shy and more than likely over spawn. The average Texas pond is bass heavy and forage light. Catch and release and "too small to keep" will ruin your pond. You will have to work at culling them. I highly recommend a 3 inch bluegill as bait.

Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 05/25/15 06:29 PM.
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 Grandpa