As long as BH recruitment is strong or noticable I would focus on predators such as smaller crowded LMB or HSB to heavily prey of the young bullhead. With a strong or abundant small bass population the average size of BH will increase. Feeding the fish pellets could IMO increase the average size of BH toward 12" to 14" when there are relatively few per acre. I think if you regularly feed pellets a sizable group of BH would consider the feeding area their home range and angling on the bottom in this area would be quite good.
I 2nd this. If you trap under where you feed your catch rates of BH in the traps will increase significantly. I would throw the trap out, feed near dusk, return in the morning and pull the trap to dump all the BH. My catch rates were phenomenal following this schedule. The BH will surface feed on pelleted food rather quickly, and regularly. If you get an openwater feeding predator (HSB) added to the mix they will greatly enjoy the feeding routine.
