Catching Goldeye for Catfish Bait

Forrest Leitch explains why choosing the right catfish bait makes a difference, especially when targeting bigger fish. He focuses on goldeye as a consistent option and shows how to catch and prepare them for effective bait. Leitch uses a basic live bait rig with a bullet weight, short leader, and a small hook tipped with a nightcrawler to catch goldeye. He also discusses the importance of matching the natural forage of the catfish to increase consistency.