Making an Arowana SwimBait 

At this point these aren’t even lures anymore, they’re genuine works of art

The amount of work that goes into this just so we can watch a 21 minute video…. Thanks man, we appreciate you

There’s nothing more relaxing and cathartic than watching Nate make a lure.

Arowana nanana. My heart is like an arowana nanana

Okay, you've just completed one of your most insane builds! YOU CARVED EACH SCALE!!! And it swam beautifully! I always look forward to one of your builds, and I don't even care if you catch anything with it.

Who else wants to see a big flappy fin goldfish lure??? These baits are amazing

Would love to see a Flowerhorn lure! The amount of detail you put in with an airbrush would work really well for a flowerhorn!

“That’s probably best anyways” rolling with the punches, love the optimist attitude

You've inspire me so much brother I cant thank you enough. Was down and out over a custody battle case and your videos actually stopped me from deep deep depression. Im now carving baits like you. I go back to all your videos throughout the day just to see what you did in certain situations. Hope RU-vid is taking care of you because you deserve every penny

It's so cool seeing Fin grow up!

Amazing what you can turn a block of wood into. I’ve been subscribed for a while and I’ve tried making baits. I haven’t gotten the weight on any right but I’m still trying new things

You have to be among the top lure craftsman in the world. The attention to detail and ability to eyeball measurements and shape characteristics is astounding.

I can only imagine the satisfaction of somebody asking “Neat lure, where did you get it?” And responding with “I made it.”

That little thing you did with the chairs pushing your boy around was very heartwarming

This was a great bait. It tested your patients. My wife asks me why when my projects go over 2 or 4 weeks. I always say, "Because I can". It always pays off. Cheers.

The amount of artistry, detail and patience you put into these lures is astounding... and then you tie it onto a piece of monofilament fishing line and chuck it into some stump infested, muddy ass Iowa river.😳😳 You are amazing!! As a dad... though my kids are in their mid twenties, it still makes me smile to see little Finn... that was a sweet crane!! Think about doing a family Christmas video for all us old farts out there... I think it would be excellent!!👌 Take care!!

The beginning of the video was SOO GOOD!!! Reminded me of opening credits for movies, where they show random things happening that all leads up to the reveal of the main character. Great job!!!

Fantastic! The coffin lip was absolutely the right call! I was so surprised to get another video today! Bravo!

Holy carp, this is the second time I've had to search for your videos because they don't come up automatically anymore. They keep bringing up some other bait maker that I have never watched or subscribed to. I'm strictly a Marling guy...

You’re a straight beast. Every major high end swim bait company should take notes

The wisdom Finn hit you with the wisdom, it’s crazy little man is what 2-3 years old saying “it did take forever but you can always fish the bait.” You’re raising a little Yoda over there, btw that arowana bait is absolutely incredible

I remember the first time that I stumbled upon your channel. It was the "will fish eat a block of wood?" video. You go from literally putting hooks on a block of unrefined wood, and now this. You're just amazing! Keep on keepin' on!

Also want to say how enjoyable the end segment with your son was, and how alike you two are.

This is absolutely stunning. Marlin needs a museum for these beautys

Your boys words of wisdom made this video.

I can't believe how incredible your carving and painting is! Mind blown every single video!

I love it when you carve scales. They're so beautiful and so realistic......good job!

Just in time can't wait to watch this video we the people need "ONE DAY" shirts

lure challenge idea-ask fin to draw a lure and color it. What ever he creates you have to build it and paint it how ever he colors it. Letsss goooo

"A lure that's just a fake lure". Spoken like a true bait maker still learning to accept being an artist as well. Great job and great video editing.

A ce niveau, ce n'est plus de l'artisanat mais tout simplement de l'art !

This is absolutely beautiful but watching you play with your son was just as awesome. Great job Nate!

this didn't even feel like a 21min video it went by so fast, also i can't wait until the first video you and your son make a lure together that gonna be awesome

Well, what a welcome surprise! Two'fer's were proffered, two'fer was delivered. Thanks nate

Yo, your skills and artistry are freaking amazing.

That ACTION IS DELICIOUS just DELICIOUS!!! I like watching Fin and you play, I’d like to see fin and you go fishing I hope you will make a video of fin helping you make a bait.

When you went to the river, all I could think, “please don’t loose it”!. That thing is Mad

Glad to see you're just making whatever you want, both in lures and videos. It seems to be working reaply well too

Those fins look better on RU-vid than what they looked like on Instagram.. awesome work.... I really like it !!!!!

I loved the sort of “home alone” music at the beginning.

Man thank you for dropping this vid so quickly. Miss you every Sunday like clockwork but excited for this new style of Marling video dropage!!!

your son is so cute, every time I see him I am jealous and happy.

Your work is just insane Nate. I can't imagine how your skills will improve beyond this point.

Looks like a piece of art that should be in a museum instead of the water

This takes patience. To put that much work into one bait can sure get tiring but its worth it every time! Thanks for another great build!

This is my favorite build you've done. Truly is artwork

Probably the nicest lure on RU-vid

Maybe I really like arowana but it feels like you’ve really outdone yourself here. Incredible work.

Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce that in the process of watching this video, the woodwork was so beautiful that I got lost in a trance and just so happened to involuntarily eat half a bag of chips and two sleeves of cookies. My arteries are dead now, keep up the good work.

The detail you put into your work is impeccable.👍🏼

I got exhausted just watching all this work. Amazing job 👏

I'm starting to think that I'm not worthy of watching this man's work of art videos with perfect lure

Been watching you for log time. It's amazing that you still outdo yourself. The intricacies and imagination are inspiring. Keep up the good work.

Ive watched almost every single bait youve put up on youtube and this one is by far the most beautiful in my opinion. You are a master of your craft.

Saw in your store this bait was for sale and now it's gone. Glad you were able to sell it man.

Finally you made one. You should make it multiple pieces, so it can swim like the real deal.

Not just the best youtube bait maker but also an amazing dad. Still trying to get my hands one at least one.

I didn't understand what you were doing with the scales until the last clearcoat, they look awesome. I also love those eyes.

"It did take forever, but u can always fish that bait" dang ol my new motto

I haven't watched Marling baits in a while but I swear he looks younger, not just his face but his hands

You make a ton of beautiful lures but personally I think this is the most beautiful one you have ever made. Great job dude!!! Love the videos!

That’s an incredible bait and the action was just as good as it looks! Well done! And the clip with Finn and you added in was awesome!

I'm already re-watching this whole video on the same day!

Always amazed at your vision and talent you have to actually applying it to your craft. I can barely draw a stick figure, although I can draw a pretty mean snowman if I do say so myself lol. Thanks for posting

Hello from Des Moines. From the design, to the detail and precision, to the artistry you are the Da Vinci of lure making.

In 1512, Michelangelo finished the Sistine Chapel Ceiling. 2022, Marling Baits makes a living arowana lure. Great job.

My Made it in life goal is to own one of your more detailed baits. That was absolutely gorgeous, I love this channel thanks for continuing to make content for us!

It turned out amazing, would love to try something like that for pike

Just in awe you are the best bait maker I have ever followed u just keep making me more impressed I love the time with your son parts he is going to be into big baits for shure

Coolest sculpture you've made since I've been watching. Really marvelous!

I can't believe we didn't get fun facts! Amazing work as always, can't wait to find the time to carve baits of my own one day.

incredible piece of art. I expect nothing less from this channel.

I love your content brother! You and your son playing sped up made the highlight of the video!

Man another masterpiece, also love watching you and Finn hang out!

It's amazing to see that you keep progressing after all these years of practice. I never missed a single post from you !

Thank you for not giving up when asking why, you make some of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Your talent is incredible

I'm always truly amazed by the amount of work you put it. But that also explains why everything you turn out is on the epic level. Great video ++

Beautiful details on this one! Your patience is remarkable!

the kid knows what its all about. 'you could always fish the bait' he knows that fishing itself should be fun lol.

I would put that in my house as a decoration if I were you it’s absolutely gorgeous. Love it

We all need NDYakAngler and Marling Baits to do a collab. That would be amazing

I'd love to see the chair pushing section with the Benny hill theme dubbed over it. Love the videos!

Faantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍 We are now at 20 exclamation points after the "Faantastic". I added a new one for the 19th time! Next video will be the 21th! 🙂 Hope you enjoy! 🤔

Excellent work. Enjoyed the Finn cameo at the end.

Dang dude that is so nice looking. I’m thinking you’ll probably have your baits in an art gallery someday. I’d go to that!

Marling Baits. What else can I say? The name speaks for itself. Savage art work🤝

I’ve said it several times, but I’ll try again. Me, and I’m sure a ton of other long time viewers, would LOVE to see some saltwater baits. Big ol poppers, glide baits, swim baits, soft plastics. Literally anything. Then maybe even collab with some other RU-vidrs in Florida and make them OFFISHAL. Lawson Lindsay, land shark fishing, angler up with brant- the possibilities are endless. Hell, I live in southwest Florida and I’m an avid fisherman, make a bait and I’d love to take you out and make it offishal. But does the master baiter reply 😮

I love the music to start this video!

your son is a beast and so are your builds

Sometimes I wish you lived next to the Amazon rainforest to catch a giant peacock bass. With some of those larger lures.

Amazing stuff! 20 minutes of pure enjoyment!!!

Love the intro music. A new lure tale from the mad luremaker ❤

One of your best yet. Incredible work!

Wow what a piece of art. So much work put into that bait. Great job !

Jesus!!! That’s a work of art! Cool lure, great video, all the things!

Great workmanship...very impressed with your patience and control on that lure. Keep it up!

This is my favorite of yours by far! Gorgeous detail!

Such a beautiful bait! That new Swimbait rod is sick too!

The king of diy would love this

Looks absolutely fantastic