DD - I'm not familiar with Sure Catch but if it is 37% protein,I'm assuming, then it is an excellent feed. The 55 degrees recommendation is based on surface temperature. The fish dont know what the feed is, so you need to throw a small quantity into the water and let the fish's curiosity bring them up to hit it. I would feed the fish in one spot.....right in front of your dock (grin) The fish will quickly figure it out that the feed is food. The bluegill/redears will come first and eventually the catfish. The bass are not likely to feed on the pellets. The bass will be feeding on the bluegill. If there are any carp in the pond they will show up eventually too.