More of a work of art than just a lure.

I'm a hobbyist woodworker and I enjoy making furniture pieces and other wood projects. I also love to bass fish so I started looking into what it takes to make a lure. After watching some of your videos I realize it's probably not for me. The woodworking part is nothing, but I simply don't have that kind of artistic talent. Kudos to you for having that kind of talent. Incredible! If I ever did make lures all of them would be called "Midnight".

You've come a long way with your videos. Watching back 3-5 years of your content. Liking the direction you've taken👍

This video has inspired me to try my hand at making some. Excellent workmanship, skill, and patience.

Your videos have improved so much since this and you’re an even better bait maker. Also the new logo is definitely better

Truly an Art. Best instructional video I have seen. Thank you for the time and effort in showing how it's done.

And that's how a $100 custom crankbait is made. Hand made work! Great video and your talent is solid.

Normally I don't write any comments but your work is just amazing! Great job!!!

Being someone who makes a lot of his own gear I really loved this video. You have an amazing talent.

Omg did I stumble upon a pre superglue and baking soda video. Shocked haha.

6 years ago, what an evolution. Congrats nate.

This video was awesome. Great design, workmanship, videography, editting, etc. one of the best videos I've watched.

Beautiful craftsmanship.

I really appreciate your hard work that goes into making this crankbait 👍🏼

It is a incredible job, what a lot of patience , reflexion and weldone, my husband was a fisherman and he has find it excellent

Love the paint scheme! Square bill shallow running Crankbait! I usually fish plastics, Spinnerbaits, swim jigs, chatterbaits, some Flippin jigs not much on Crankbaits. Shore fisherman and it's kinda hard to get out where the fish are. My daughter busted my Flippin Stick, but I repaired it with a new top guide. Now it's a 7' 0" heavy Catfishin rod. 1/2 oz - 2 oz 14 - 30 lb line spec. Gotta keep one of my rods and reels & box of tackle in my truck in case I get to find a place to fish while I'm out & about! Not many places like what Ya'll have there in Texas. I keep on tryin to find places! You & the family, Need more vids of Max fishin with you!! Reminds me of myself and fishin with dad!! Tell Max that I wanna see his PBs. He's gonna turn out to be a real good boy!! Ozzy too!

Dude this is "the next big bait" material, you have serious talent!

Nice work.When i used to make my own crank baits i would use a metal spinner blade rather than plastic for the bib.This meant i could bend it either way till i got the perfect swimming action.

This is the first Marling Baits video I ever saw...

Wow, amazing paint job. Really great work. I was really hoping you would catch one with it at the end.

4th time in about 3 years watching this video. This is actually the one that put you on the map for me. And "knowing " the Nate that we all know now... there's something almost surreal about watching your older vids where nothing is said. Love it!

Wow!!! That's a lot of work. A true work of art. I'd be scared to fish with it. Thanks for the vid. I couldn't stop watching it.

I want this lure and display it. This is class craftsmanship. Beautiful !

I’m going to try my hand at lure making this winter! I lot the craftsmanship in every video! True talent!

Great craftsmanship, I like the use of the B-B-Q spit motor to prevent epoxy sag!

Hell of a job! Turned out awesome!

Dude this is seriously awesome! I've been into woodworking for a long time but I recently started making lures as well as airbrushing! Really beautiful looking crank bait!

Wow! Just, wow! So much talent!

Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful action! Great job!

I was intrigued to make lures as a kid. I'd use flat washers as the water lip to weight it but never could get the hooks to stay in. I'd use tiny eye screws and they'd pull out when hit but still they would get strikes and that kept me excited as a kid.

Fantastic , beautifully done . Thanks for sharing .

That paint job is pretty amazing

This is amazing. I would love to start making my own lures!

Truly a work of art!

This is a really great looking bait! I'm inspired to try make my own....

im gonna be honest, I have seen talent people but you are truly amazing and passion making this lure, im not doubt you got a lot clients who buy your lures, and I want to buy some, for force you to keep making this amazing lures, lol... I respect to much your passion and the less I can make is rolling this video and sharing, Master... greetings to you and your family.

Work of ART

Just started making homemade lures. love watching the videos learn something new every time!

You sir, you are an artist

Crazy crazy crazy. Excellent work...

serious talent and serious shop WOW!!!

After watching this video I am amazed at you artwork and creativity on this crankbait and now I want to try and do something like this myself

Sir,you truly have been Blessed with the amazing gift of craftsmanship.Its awesome how you've showed us how to make them BUT by seeing your hard work,effort and skills I'd rather Buy one from you.Not sure how to go about it but if these ever go forf sale I'm ready to buy.Great video.Greetings from San Antonio Tx.

Great job, looks amazing

Great job you love what you do and you found your passion.

Nice work! That's allot of hard work for a lure that otherwise could be bought on eBay for a dollar. You have passion in that.

Beautiful artwork!!

Subbed. Great work. You didn't say a word and I learned some invaluable tips here.

Enjoyed video very much, you are an amazing talent! Thanks for sharing.

Very talented, love to watch you work!

I cannot believe you put that into the water! Haha. Wow! I collect lures and that is a stunning piece of art. Bravo, good sir.

man you did a great job!

this man is a national treasure.

Beautiful, nice details

WOW. Incredible!

dude u are seriously talented

Dang, This was back when he didn’t talk. Awesom progression in video quality since then. Good on ya!

I love how he throws things around with gusto! So work bench beast mode! - Just finished watching the whole, thing, thank you this is incredible. On your website now.

Im impressed awesome work !!!

Just one word....Perfect!!!

Wow incredible! You are very talented!

Man you didn’t talk much back then. Thank God for fun facts now a days!

Beautiful bait. Liked the format of the video. Seemed more of a ASMR but for we whom have followed you for a long time it was quite enjoyable.

Love the homage to "prim tech". That there is sure fine lookin crank bait. It's beautiful man and it will sure enough catch fish. Stoked that I found your channel! Mind blown.

Really a pleasure to see. Thank you so much.

Nice to see you back lovely work as usual bravo and thanks

Me: spends days making a perfect crankbait Also me: makes one cast and gets snagged Me again: gives up fishing forever

Beautiful layering of the colors coming from a background of model and warhammer 40k, I do appreciate the depth of color/pattern. I really need to learn air brushing.

That's bloody awesome

Saw the Leonardo's shirt, quickly went to the Marling Baits website.......sure enough Cedar Rapids, IA!

This was a pleasure to watch. You have true talent sir. Thanks for sharing.

Great video and nice work.

felicidades Marling, con toda certeza es el mejor video. tu trabajo es realmente bello e implecable...!!

I enjoy watching you make the crankbait. Very much so got to say you detailed it all the way never knew one with me like that. You really got Hands-On Skills. But after you was done you took it for a test run. Which I thought it was cool it did what it supposed to do in the water. I just did not see it catch any fish that is the biggest thinking about a lure when we go fishing we want to see if they catch fishs. Which disappointedly it did not catch a fish. next time please do a video where you are fishing and catching fish with your lures that you have made. Again thank you for your show.

You are the most creative coolest person I have ever seen so crazy speechless

videos like this are insperation, they are a big help when I make my own. btw, great music taste with the chris stapleton music.

Excellent videography! This has to be one of the most well-planned videos I have ever seen.

Excellent! Greetings from Argentina!

That is not a CrankBait, Its a work of art!!

American life is FREEDOM! Good manufacture, bro...! )

Amazing work

Nice craft to have.....I'm hooked.

You Sir, have shown here nothing, but top workmanship and your prices for them, are very decent! Thank You, this was very entertaining. : )

Great job! Enjoyed the video!

I’ve never seen anyone dry paint that way. Pretty cool

That looks very nice.

Going from watching MBs recent baits to this is surreal. EPOXY and baking soda? Oh how time changes us..... ONE DAY!

Sweet lure I would love to buy one!

Amazing work! Honestly I would have stopped at 27:17 and called it good lol.

I'm not Hating I truly think this is awesome

Awesome work there so beautiful.

Didn't know how this was going to turn out but hot damn! Good work.

Would love to see a classic crankbait video👌🏻 love everything you do, keep up the good work🔥

that looks amazing

Parabéns meu amigo não perdi um segundo do seu vídeo, verdadeira obra de arte.com uma isca dessas da dó de por na Água.

First time watching one of your videos. Amazing! Kick ass! You have serious skills. Enjoyed the entire video. Thank you very much for sharing.

Perfeito. Parabéns pelo seu trabalho esta isca artificial artesanal ficou show 👏👏🐟

That was amazing.

fantastic ,I see before this lure was done you learned to use less tape and achieve the same results ,beautiful job.

Fantastic craftmanship pleasure to watch...…...I'm afraid the Chinese would of made 40 in the same time scale.