Making a LongEar SunFish Lure | World Record Size 

Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit ru-vid.comUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.

I’m just gonna put this out there: You could make a living off making fish sculptures. Like someone would send you the length and girth and photos of their pb bass, panfish, etc and you would make a detailed sculpture of it for a couple hundred bucks. This way they get a really cool way to remember their fish, the fish gets to live, and you can support yourself even more from the sale and a RU-vid video.

You’re like the Bob Ross of fishing lures

I was a fish taxidermist for 25 years, and you have taught me new things about painting. You are a tremendous artist, and a pleasure to watch!

I binge watch mariling baits like hes a netflix show Edit: iv never had more than 30 likes this is crazy 👍

Before each build, you should shave your face so we can judge how long each build took by the length of your new epic beard.

That was awesome. Such a pleasure to watch. I got a quick sunfish story. Many years ago I was fishing Lake Nockamixon (in Pennsylvania). I caught a nice size sunny on a worm using my ultralight rig. As I’m pulling it out of the water I notice something very strange. It looked like a long parasite was attached to the bottom of its jaw. Then I got a closer look at it and was shocked. There was a perfectly symmetrical hole under the jawline that went clear into the cavity of its mouth. That wasn’t a parasite, it was its tongue sticking out of the hole. The tongue was very long and overdeveloped and, as I said, coming out of the hole and not it’s mouth. The hole was too perfect to be from an injury so it was born that way. I left my camera phone in the car and regret not running back to get it. It was fat and healthy and I gently unhooked and released it. Like I said, I wished I took a picture. Survival of the strangest.

Chelsea is the prettiest catch of all! Congrats on 500k. 😊

I have a challenge for you. In hawaii there is a bait fish that catches big fish. It is called oama. Many people her on the islands try to make detailed lures of this fish. I feel you can make the best looking one.

"Just like you honey"....gotta love and respect you guys!!!

That face wipe he edited In there was pretty funny. At first I ignored it then the second time I saw it I was like “did I see that again or did it just happen again” then the third time I was just dying cause of the sound of it and how he edited it in. Also great work on this video and work of art. Truly is amazing.

Watched this video last night... finished every video and I’m back here to start them all again

I like this new video, educational voice over in the background , while showing the wood works too. So it’s not like one or the other , but both at the same time

Yo I been thinking ... If you cast a mold of your baits you can always make replicas to sell once your all carved and finished , and make a nice income off these fancy lures

YOUARE FABULOUS. MY FATHER STARTED COLLECTING FISHING LURES IN 1950. YOU WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE ALL OF THE OLD LURES--AMAZING!! HE SOLD 100 FOR $500 IN 1964

Very Good Music!! Pink Floyd - welcome to the machine & MetallicA - fade to black!! YEAAAAH!!

Bro, I'm not even really into fishing or woodworking but I really enjoy these soothing types of videos. It's nice to take a break and just enjoy watching something really amazing being created.

That's the sexiest sunfish bait ever made! That thing would catch huge northern pike.

Dude I’ve been consumed by watching your videos for the last 4 days ! This is unreal work man! I hope someone with money invests in you and makes something huge out of this ! Unbelievable ! I’ve done one catch and cook with my Son and I’m overwhelmed with the editing , I wonder how many hours you put into editing alone ... Unreal ! Congrats

Me: Spends thousands of dollars chasing a bass half the size of the world record. Random lady: catches a world record fish on a worm and a Zebco rod

Just a suggestion...maybe you should get into making ice fishing/ spearing decoys. They are VERY collectable, some going for hundreds of dollars. Just a thought.

world record carp 105 lb now i would love to see the action on that bad boy make it happen bro

Did you, Nate Freaking Marling, just say, “I wanna see if I am capable of adding that type of detail”? You are the king of detail dude

NOT TO OFTEN I COME ACROSS A RU-vid VIDEO AND SIT THROUGH THE WHOLE VIDEO. THAT THING IS GORGEOUS. NOW I HAVE TO WATCH THE ROCK BASS VIDEO

I watched this the day it came out, figured I'd come back to say.. You killed the paint job on this thing. A+ Great Work 10/10 would recommend

You are insanely talented and equally patient. Also it is very nice that your girl supports you in your endeavors.

This lure is outstanding. Love your work, and your low key sense of humor. Love that you laugh at your verbal flubs (we all stumble over words) and that you leave them in.

Dont stop making these videos!!!! They are absolutely amazing! I've been watching every video on the channel and you may never see this comment.. But these videos are so relaxing. The fishing, the bait making, sculpting, carving, and painting. All of it!

There's something special about watching a young man work his wood in the garage for hours..

"just like you honey" hahaha priceless!!

I watched this first 40mins and It was the best 40mins of my life

Man this guy is the best i mean he takes the simplest stuff and turns it into a lure like how does he do that keep up the good work

This guy has a unique sense of humor...and I absolutely love it!

Now you need a vacuum form so you can make plastic paint masks for really complicated patterns like that. Also, really awesome bait. A masterpiece.

This is the second video I've watched of yours, and so far I'm not disappointed

There is something theraputic about watching someone make baits, also that last bit was cute.

That is a sweet lure. Try making all the fins out of a soft plastic with toothpick core might add just the right action.

You should be very proud of that one, 3 weeks well spent. Congrats

Wow!!! You have AMAZING work!!!

Gotta rewatch the classics on a monthly basis

Lmao this guy just keeps getting funnier and funnier awsome work all his project are amazing

Bro I'm a carpenter by trade and I think about things I've done with trim...high end jobs where Ive made my own sand paper to finish joints to prefection and when I watch you videos I feel like I just purchased my first tool belt....hats off man keep doing these vids they are sick

Hi you are crazy !!!!!amazing for me you are the best costructor lure in the world. Wonderful good job.hi from Italia

When he shaved that little bit of clay off the top of the mold my whole body was satisfied

do a realistic painted pike with joints for a natural looking swim

Your channel deserves more subscribers🐠!

your lady completes your work bro first video iv seen with her in it good job.

Bro. You're extra chill. And your girl is extra cute. And that bait was extra dope.

I agree that's clearly a display piece

I remember when I use to watch your vids and you didn’t talk and I thought it was an older man doing it.

First cast Hooks onto log and loses bait🤦‍♂️

Tyler Childers jammin in the background love it!!

Wow....this is amazing work. When you first showed the fish after putting the eye in I actually gasped. It's so incredibly rare that a replica eye ball shows a "soul" or life. Even when they make prosthetic eyes for people, there's just something missing. You nailed it. Great job.

I have watched many of your videos, I thought the white shark was great looking, but that long ear is AMAZING!. Keep up the great work that you do. Showing that if it doesn't exist you can build it yourself

You are a true artist. I'd like one of those sunfish even without it being a lure.

The craftsmanship is amazing.

It may not be a snek lure, but it’s still the coolest one yet. Keep the vids coming.

When you reel it in it looks like you caught a fish

What a beauty, that scale Sun Fish... Its collegs down the water would fall in love with it, surly! 😁

It's so beautiful I'd have a hard time believing a musky wouldn't take. It would be so cool to see someone try for one with it

Another Master Piece!!!

Isn’t Marling Baits the best RU-vidr in the world !!

Imagine casting that and your line bird nest. Then the lures flies off.

You dont make just a lure you make art

OMFG... incredible project ! :o

Arawana lure!

The music in the background is all amazing.. from Floyd to Metallica.... god damn. You’ve got good taste my friend

You are a real master at bait making. A real masterbaiter for sure.

I’ve been waiting for this video all week.

"Just like you baby" how sweet was that !!!!

Your patience is amazing!

This is your Fifth Symphony. This is your Magic Flute, your Bohemian Rhapsody, Your November Rain. This is a true MASTERPIECE!

I have been waiting patiently for a new vid but this was worth the wait for sure

Honestly you inspire me to make baits but I’m really not good. I try but its hard I love watching your videos though, thank you.

Love this channel, very witty and entertaining. Not very practical but I'd like to see a realistic catfish lure!

geez dude that thing is beautiful!!! can’t believe you did that

that's one of the most beautiful piece you have made!!! thank you for this video!!

Holy F BOMB amazing! Crazy details! It’s incredible!

Chelsea it's got to be the sweetest person

I have so much respect for this man

I like how this turned out. Never liked the woodburning tools either, somehow you just never get them to come out good, atleast i cant lol

You're viddios are amazing and they inspired me to make two of my own crank baits

Not a lure but a master piece... congrat my friend, you made something really fresh !

This man is a true master of the baits!

you should try and make the smallest lure possible

I'm glad i found your channel a while back! This lure is amazing!

De todos os seus trabalhos o mais difícil acho que foi esse, muito detalhes na pintura ,e ficou um excelente trabalho, muito lindo. Parabéns. ❤

Tyler Childers in the background!! Pretty sweet.

You make some of the best fish lures I seen

A micro ice fishing lure would be neat

Wow, the best bait so far, I have started watching your videos from the beginning and you are my favourite lure maker

I've watched this vid so many times ,,,, it's a beauty for sure man ...

This is masterpiece. You Sir, You are an artist. Idea for next video? Stingray. Greets from Serbia!

Watching your videos has inspired me to start making my own baits now. Thank you sir and keep up the great work. And that sun fish looks amazing out of the water and swimming in the water

This dude has lures for life

Greetings from Athens, Greece! I've started lure making 3 months now as a hobby, and your videos are quite an inspiration. Very entertaining also! Keep the good work!!

!!!wow looks amazing!!! deffenitly worth the wait!! how about japanese koi carp for the next one haha that would be awesome!!

This is actually amazing!!!

Here I am, watching a guy create a masterpiece, and my overwhelming thought is, "Do they still make pencils like that!? I haven't seen those since elementary school!"

Thank you very much . Feb. 23rd 2022 Wed. 10:34 am from Yokohama City Japan