If you’re seeing the cats, they are already somewhat “tame”. Two cats in a half acre won’t make a dent. That takes bass. And, the cats have a tough time pulling off a successful spawn. They are slow swimmers, go everywhere in a tight school and are easy groceries for everything.

Bass and bluegills have a symbiotic relationship. Only bluegills can spawn enough to feed bass and only bass can control the rolling (never ending) spawn of bluegills. The fatheads and other minnows are temporary when faced with the bluegill spawns. That’s OK. They’ve done their job.

Have fun and don’t get caught lieing to your wife about the costs. A bunch of us can tell you about that.

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