Just thought I'd add this for anyone reading the forums and checking this discussion out on a catfish only pond. I've started the feeding process. I've read on here in other forums about 'training' the fish to eat. I figured it would be quick and easy. Nope. Those fish aren't eating their supper. I may have to spank everyone of them if they don't straighten up and eat right. From reading other posts, I've decided to not to try to feed too much (I have a tendency to get a little gung-ho in slinging the pellets into the water.) In a few more days, when the water temp raises a few more degrees and stablizes pretty good there, I'm thinking these fish will start to nibble on the food. I'm trying to ring a dinner bell for them, too. Anybody have a good dinner bell for catfish?