Making a Walleye CrankBait 

Given the realism of this one and your recent crappie, I think you need to revisit your attempt at making a replica mount. Your skill set is hitting an unbelievable level!

Would love to see more antique lure builds and also a lure building for beginners series

Those gill striations you were referring to are called "branchiostegal rays", and the number of those rays can be a key ID feature on some fish species

Seeing chip pop up in old videos just hits different since he has passed on. I get this happy "aww it's chip" feeling then followed by sad "aw chips gone" feeling. Luckily these videos are here and we all can enjoy seeing chip chip when he was younger including Marling baits himself. Rest easy to the bestest bait making dog there ever was and will be

Early congrats on 500k! We need a 500k special. Make a jointed wakebait with 500k painted across the side, (in bluegill color) 😂👍🏼 kinda confusing I know

The fact you don't have 1million subs yet is baffling. The content is epic. I've even dabbled in bait making myself, because of you.

Just what I needed after a day at school God bless

I think we can all agree that this guy is an absolute GENIUS!!! Just when I thought everything's been done you blow our minds once again!

Fun fact, you can make like chipping textures (when painting) , you put your first layer, say white, then you spray 2 coats of hairspray, then you spray your second layer (say black) and then you take a brush, dip it in some water and slowly start brushing the 2nd layer, which results into it chipping off the 2nd layer. (Works best with acrylic paints) oh and also clear coat it

Painting is amazing on this one holy cow. . . No words. . . Just amazing. Love the videos, also obligatory Dunkleosteus lure please!

Just the calm cool and collective vibe this guy brings while with great creativity just brings good vibes I wanna try this stuff

First time I’ve heard you mention bowfin and that would make a great lure, the juveniles I’ve caught have a false eye and the most vibrant lime green fins I’ve ever seenst.

Walleye don’t fight hard but the way they hit your lure is crazy

Good job👍👍

You should make a low-poly lure that looks like its from an old video game

Dude the realism in this thing is pure insanity. You have so much talent man.

I feel like the flies are mocking him. He just gets done saying he needs to kill all of the flies so they don't get in his clear coat at 16:41 and one buzzes right over his head.

I have just restored and modded an old ac shiner this is the first lure I have successfully airbrushed thanks to learning from your wealth of knowledgeable about lure making

"Dont love a certain fish too much" You triggered the entire steelhead community with 7 words.

That might be the most real looking bait I've ever see you make

“As walleyes grow longer, they increase in weight.” Ah yes, this floor is made of floor.

Out of the many, many lures I’ve seen you make. This is the 1 I would most like to have in my collection.

Almost 500k!!! What can't wait to see what the 500k special lure is! So just a pre-congrats on 500k!!!

Why am I always so happy when a new video comes online?

Marling Baits: Kills "all flies" Flies: Moves in closer when the epoxy is brought out and lands on his shoulder. 17:21

Not only do we love bait and fishing content, but the "Chippage" is exceptional.

Just saying. Making a lure out of superglue and baking soda would be pretty cool

The more I look at this bait, I think I'm obsessed with it. Nice work my friend.

Us fly fisherman would absolutely love to see you try to tie a streamer or two! 😁

Great paint as always. It was nice to see Chip again.

Wow...I've watched i don't even know how many of your videos and this is probably my favorite lure you've done...all the little details just stunning ...well done sir

An amazing paint job, looks so realistic. The eyes are top tier.

Awesome crank bait build.

The detail and colors in this bait are just absolutely incredible...

Now thats a beautiful paint job..im supprised its not FLOPPING ON THE TABLE..SO REAL LOOKING!!

That bait is so good !!!! It looks like you took a filet and glued it to your carving. Wow !!!

Great lure, one of the nicest looking. As for the viewers, don't change a thing with your show. It's great the way it's done.

That’s a gorgeous looking bait/hook! Looking more like work of Art now! Soooo nice 👍

Probably the best looking Walleye bait I've ever seen. Gr8 paint job!

Hearing you talk about the bad weather walleye bite reminds me of when we were out fishing for them on Erie with literal 5-6foot rollers. And of course they were biting and we stayed out enduring 8 hours of rain, cold, wind, and monster waves. Worth it. Lol.

That is a 10/10. So realistic and beautiful.

I love the eyes on that one. Really sick looking bait!

your baits evolve! they become greater with each creation! That bait was beautiful! So much detail.

That paint job is perfection! Another beautifully crafted bait sir!

Marling saying that he’s close to 500k subscribers but he doesn’t think it will be close and me being curious took a look and was glad to see he finally made it, congrats!!

I don't even fish and you made me love fishing, thank you!

This might be my favorite bait of yours to date, which is saying a lot! Nice to see Chip make an appearance as well.

Congrats on the new baby!

The more I watch your channel the more I respect the time, effort, materials and equipment you have. kudos

been around since before you talked in every video. I may be forgetting somebody but I believe this is hands down my favorite channel on the entire platform. thanks for all the entertainment nate.

Been about a year since I've been able to do anything with fishing due to getting everything in my garage stolen. Long story short I've been replacing all my stuff. Got most of my power tools replaced and almost all my fly tying stuff. Bought a kayak recently and am about to get ready to start making baits again. I started cause of your videos. Every single video you make is inspiring man. Thank you for this content. My birthday is in November...I'll be 40. Hopefully by then I'll be setup to make a daily fishing/kayaking/bait making video. Sorry for the long comment just really wanted to say thanks. I'd love to buy you a cup of coffee someday. But I know you don't like to leave the house. Lol..can't really argue with that. Tight lines man...wishing you and your family the best.

That has to be one of the best looking baits I have ever seen!!!

Make a Darter Minnow! Red, White and Blue The Walleye is beautiful! Your Video Making Skills are comparable to your Lure Painting Skills. Which are Top-Notch!!! You deserve every bit of good fortune in life. I love all the videos! KEEP IT UP! and....... A Darter Minnow would be awesome!

you are a god u make a lure with incredible craftsmanship that throw it in the ground without mercy.

Might be one of your best looking baits ever.

you have deferentially entered into my three things i would have on a desert island..

Dang working work of art, man. Patience and skill on display. Thanks for posting your work.

I like that he wants to try new stuff My mom always tells me to put Marling Baits and i never get bored watching

The paint is absolutely out of this world. Fantastic work as always, I always play your videos when I’m painting in the shop!

That little larva was pretty cute

Thanks for another stellar journey. I accidentally turned on my Pandora and hippie sabotage started playing over the paint process and it matched up really well.

I’ve been watching your videos for a while and I always try to guess the clips you will use at the end, as a game for myself and I finally got it with “sticky paper towels”. Love the videos

Excellent paint job. That thing looks awesome. Needle nose gar jointed swim bait would be pretty cool

Come on guys. Tell all your friends, this channel deserves over 1million subscribers. My opinion, best channel on RU-vid.

Is there anything better than watching a marlin bait film and make stingers for pike? I think not. 18 pike the last 8 days, cant complain, AND tomorrow i start college at the young ago of 47, contryside management. I can not wait. Thank you marlin bait for doing a good day better ❤

You truly are a Master Baiter Sir.

The fly behind you while saying you really have to kill all flies in your shop got me

Learn something new every time I see a video....Thank you your videos are awesome.

I like the paint job!

Every time I see this lure I love it even more

Once again......that is absolutely awesome!

Even after spending hours studying and stressing over my practical exam in ichthyology I have tomorrow, I still find your videos relaxing. I think that says a lot

Honestly the best, and most chill bait maker on RU-vid. 🐐🎣

Great paint job! Excellent work. I really enjoy your videos.

Here in Wyoming, Walleye fishing is very popular especially in alcova because there is a 8 fish limit for walleye apposed to 5 in Pathfinder. Our state wants Alcova to be a "Trout Only" lake which means that for a lot of people, catching Walleye can be very difficult. Great video man, keep it up!

This paint job is amazing, it looks so natural. Excellent work!

I was just thinking we haven't seen Chip in awhile! Whata good boy!

That's gotta be one of your best paint jobs in my opinion. Good job

One of my favourite paintjobs

I would love to see you make a greenback walleye. This was great.

Another great video, I watch at least one everyday. What a likable guy. Love from Wisconsin.

Damm Nate you smashed it. That paint job is money. Thanks for sharing

Honestly, one of your best paint jobs. Simple yet beautiful.

I learn more here than school 🤣 this is why I love this channel 500k gang

I had a hunch watching the build that it was going to produce. Your work is that exceptional. You are a true artisan. Very well done.

I guess we are spoiled here in the fishing capital of the world, you Fished for an hour and caught a gar!!! You are a patient man

I'd have to resist the temptation of biting that myself. Well done Sir.

This is probably my favorite paint job on a bait you have made. Truly impressive how real and detailed it came out. It's a good day when Marling Baits uploads!

Finally 😁 Been rewatching your older videos the last couple of days 🤩

Great lure detail...super realistic!!!👍

Your videos are always enjoyable... without fail. This one is enjoyable +. Beautiful lure and thanks for sharing walleye fun facts.

Fantastic build.great details!

You really keep outdoing yourself on these paint jobs. Even better the action was as good as you could ever want. Nifty gar catch too! You keep raising the bar. Get this man to 500k everyone. He deserves it!!

Since you have gar in your area you should try to make a lure for gar that uses unbraided rope instead of hooks. Something different and fun to work out the action with the rope instead of hooks.

I love how every single bait you make is better than everything I see at cabelas

SAW THE THUMBNAIL AND LIKED INSTANTLY. THE EYE LOOKS SO GOOOODDD

Dude! The Eyes! Magnificent!

Would be awesome, as another bait carver, if you made a video fully detailing how you get such amazing detail in the gills. A specific video on how and why you do what you do to carve the details. I can't quite follow when the video is sped up. Love the videos and consistently go back to past videos when I'm carving as well.

Veo todos tus trabajos, realmente muy prolijos los señuelos!!!! un artista!!! ABRAZO GRANDE DESDE ARGENTINA!!!!

Have not watched the video yet but the thumbnail looks like your best paint job yet.