Making a BlueGill Kok/Wolf Cichlid Hybrid SwimBait

[@SpearfishNJ]

Nice Kok bro

[@NateForrest]

Immediate change of videos when MarlingBaits posts

[@z-manoutdoors5282]

%100 agree 😂

[@ChanceMilburn]

lol yes

[@dannywood433]

I have a big Kok aswell, welcome to the club

[@europeanian4205]

Luckyyyy

[@turdferguson5300]

I's the micro Kok that' ya that ya don't want. Women married to a micro Koks say Kok size doesn't matter. I refer to these ladies as never had their feet pointed at the ceiling. Small Koks say they more anal but is it worth it? Kinda like winning a metal at the Special Olympics...

[@markmcmullen6654]

Metabolic syndrome in humans……😊

[@LOUDFARTNOISES]

30 sec in, and we talking about big kok, gotta hit the like.

[@twolittle2late]

Transitioning bluegill cracked me up!

[@Garethaxz]

In fairness, it's super common for fish, especially marine fish, to swap sexes at least once in their lifetime -- or to start out without a sex entirely Nature is weird /shrug

[@jessejohnson85]

Since I started making lures, I told people, "Nate Marling is my bait making mentor...he just doesn't know it yet." I guess I can't do that anymore... 😂 I meant every word of that testimonial!

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

i worked in an aquarium shop for six years and never saw a Dovii that beautiful

[@jacobhawkes5935]

This bait is gorgeous!

[@BadPandaWoodworks]

I bought the Fish With Your Masterpiece course.... I don't really even fish anymore. I've never made a lure. Never even attempted it... But I enjoy these videos and I like how Nate explains the things he's doing. Just supporting a guy who loves what he does and put a ton of effort into teaching others was worth it. Maybe one day I'll make a lure.... 😂

[@Ilovefishing-o4t]

His voice is so relaxing that I fell asleep last night while I was watching this😅

[@adamb306]

This is one of the few places on youtube I can hear that eternally satisfying pop when a block of wood transforms into a segmented swimbait.

[@lukthere2]

You are right and this one was especially exquisite

[@MicahGrusing]

One of your finest fun facts yet. Thanks for the in depth description of a kok

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

That is definitely one of my favorites! Wow brother!! The paint and the carving are just stellar!! Forget the C+, those lead spots add character. I’m saying a super solid B+

[@z-manoutdoors5282]

Bro... crazy idea... Soft Plastic floating popper SwimBait? Love these videos! Beautiful lures!

[@Steve-ev6vx]

A popping toad would be cool too.

[@nitegoat1369]

2:10 in, and this is my favorite Marling Baits video, to date.

[@OperationBlueberryExpress]

Thank you again for showing the lead tower. It really pleases my brain.

[@mikesubby2846]

I've been watching you for years. You are a master of your craft. Your lures are works of art. Thank you for letting us follow your journey. Love your work bro!

[@eriklarson9137]

Oh, he's a master baiter for sure.

[@YankURCrank]

One of my favorites so far!!! That paint job was sick amazing job man!!

[@lvlndco]

This one is definitely a work of art!

[@SN-xw4gh]

its cool to see some of the progress you've made in developing new masterbaiters.

[@SN-xw4gh]

also: counter-sink the tail fin screws?

[@cervidslayer]

I think a Tiger Troout swimbait would be sweet!

[@nathanpearce6718]

I just finished painting one and it’s definitely not an easy scheme, would be cool to see!

[@mrdoodiehead1642]

It's so cool seeing all the bait makers sharing tips and ideas here. What a great community

[@imraktov]

you had me at those eddie vedder inital sounds, all the rest is fishing\bait making bonus. tnx alot nate, mate.

[@drdv_]

Watching these vids are my favorite part of the day

[@raptr2005]

that paint scheme was spot on brother! always a pleasure to watch my friend. thanks bro!

[@stevewright201]

Really enjoy your skill in making a peace of wood into something stunning

[@FishAndFrogTv]

👇Best bait maker ever

[@Chopped93VX]

Caught this in the first 5 minutes! Unbelievable! Perfect thing to help fill a rainy afternoon

[@ClassicPass_]

12:58 ... I, too, have been seeing some pictures of big Koks recently... enormous koks. One may say... bulbous 🎉

[@philippebenod8740]

Another master pièce!i like the Light produced when the lurturn over in the tank.

[@hugostiglitz993]

The only channel I'll watch the commercials for. Awesome intro tunes

[@ztowthatme]

Life long giant nuchal gill catcher here and first off im just amazed by what you can do, plus those fins are perfect so the time spent on them was worth it.

[@kooleeon]

thank you for teaching me about the relationship between the size of kok and dominance in society

[@zacdufty7543]

Awesome bait! I look forward to your videos every week all the way in the UK 🇬🇧

[@carlreed3571]

DUDE YOU ARE A MASTER AT WHAT YOU DO👍💯

[@OperationBlueberryExpress]

Some might say he’s a master baiter *badum tss” I’ll see myself out now 😂

[@brianrodgers409]

Another Gem Nate, insane paint job but i think its time for another challenge. Make a backwards (line tie at tail, rear hook hanger at nose) glidebait using a baitfish of your choosing. If you could make that official that would seal your title as Master Bait maker

[@jeremiahkari7615]

Excited to watch this vid after work! Keep doing you Nate! 🤙🏻

[@GageVelasquez]

Best one yet and I've been watching for years

[@areweoutdoors]

Thats a sick paintjob 👊🙌!

[@FiveBuckets]

Great videos! Here's a tip. Use a sharp blade to smooth the edge of the plastic. For example, take the blade out of a plane. Hold securely with the flat edge on the plastic. Then pull backwards. You can get the plastic sides almost clear without sanding.

[@Shawnbadger916]

Like a stone, and amazing song

[@XxMrRoachxX]

Man, this looks absolutely amazing!!!

[@chubbrock659]

I had to read this title a few times 😂

[@fishreaper0598]

Been watching the videos for years love your work and always love your videos. Keep up the amazing work!

[@badwolf0099]

Forget fish, this lure could fool me 😂

[@j.miller3816]

Another great vid and of course, the background music is awesome!

[@Beast_Goblin99]

I love that like a stone was playing in the background

[@baitchuckin]

Awesome video and great pain scheme!!! It turned out amazing!!! Looking forward to the Live Stream!

[@Ufbdjnse]

I ❤️ big koks

[@RobbyBobby-o4f]

Just carved my first crank bait cant wait to get it all finished

[@libbyb3006]

I love the hybrid baits they always look so interesting Keep up the good work and fun facts!

[@Thebrosofeverything]

I’ve been waiting soooooo long! For another video!

[@matthewskinner9869]

Thanks for the great video. Never made a bait but I love to watch your videos

[@Shipinthewoods317]

Your the Bob Ross of baitin

[@henricagven2874]

you can put copy paper in between the glue and wood to easily separate them later😁fun fact😂

[@ericcrowley9094]

You’re so so talented

[@johnmango6056]

Epic video. Unbelievably talented.

[@QuantumQwerty]

Hehe, I was making my first lure and dropped it all when I saw this show up

[@rpseizer68]

love the paint scheme

[@aaroncox1715]

Just finished my first 3 lures! You are an inspiration!

[@jacobbrant2178]

You should carve a jaguar cichlid!!! They look so awesome. Your lures are amazing!

[@GlisteringGreat]

You always listen to the best music lmao, audio slave in the background when you were carving 😂

[@simonwoll]

It's an absolute beauty 🤩

[@perryj8850]

Absolutely phenomenal!!

[@bayouburner281]

Looks similar to a Rio Grande Cichlid, well done ❤🔥🤙🏻

[@TheFishNerd]

30:14 “she’ll never return.” Hallelujah!!! 😂

[@LouisDech]

Another nice bait 😊 thanks

[@nortonsoutdooradventures]

Great video/bait! Excited for the NEXT BAIT!

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

You answered a question I was thinking about at the moment I was thinking it. That is weird. I work with polymer clay and after I sand it to 1500 grit I polish it to a shiny shine by putting 6 3” round pieces of blue jean material on my Dremel flex shaft and polish it at high speed. It doesn’t melt or warp anything. Meanwhile, you are making some of the best looking lures I’ve ever seen. They’re beautiful! Of course I want to see you fish with this one when the fish are biting.

[@CheeZyNutZ]

Benjamin Todd in the background. Man has a good taste in music🤙🏼

[@samphilipp4997]

Nice work man. It's always quality👍

[@alexthegreat0234]

At 20:56, why are you using a wolf cichlid as the example rather than a bluegill?

[@alexthegreat0234]

I just finished the video. That paint scheme looks amazing on that bait. Well done, Nate!

[@TsimboTT]

Awesome lure!

[@gregwright392]

Amazing as usual! Wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving young man!

[@IzHAVOCzI]

I love your videos so much that I draw my own lure designs

[@kosherartwerxllc]

I like that you put your experience with torches on the edges of strong poly carbonate. You can also try mothers aluminum polish andva buffing wheel on slow speed.

[@bishoppeterson1160]

When you just had the sand painted, with the green topside it looked really similar to a winnipeg green back walleye.. that would be a sick lure in the future 👀

[@gav_s_kit4221]

super duper awesome bait nice kok on it

[@FilthyFishinFreak]

I love a nice kok when I’m feeling blue

[@sniperpunk9561]

Amazing work!!

[@dennishall9173]

Going to join soon, can't wait to have this

[@blackwolffishing4183]

Omg I would take that in a heartbeat

[@josephreichart7545]

Amazing CraftsMan,

[@KarmaEnforcement]

Love the background music!

[@codylenart3060]

U may not see this but I hope u do but my 3 year old son loves watching your videos. every night before bed he asks to watch the fish maker. (He thinks u make fish). I’ve watched all your videos and thought of a cool idea for a lure for next time u go salt water fishing. How About a baby stingray with a jointed tail would be a cool build and paint scheme.

[@fisherben10]

It's your boy Benny in the background!

[@TaterFarmer]

Perfect. Frontosa bait!

[@jordandimick8861]

A thing you can try, instead of direct raw dog glue wood to wood, what I’ve done doing similar things, I put painters tape on each surface, then apply the glue. That way, you’re only only prying apart painters tape and not bonded wood. Doubt I explained that properly, but it’s made my life much easier!

[@mrdoodiehead1642]

You explained it fine, I get it. When I have trouble separating pieces I just hit it with a heat gun a little and it softens the glue up nice . Good tip tho 👍

[@horacioleon5107]

I was the one that suggested the wolf cichild 😊

[@kadper]

love fun facts!!! also pait a lure totally black, with vanta black.

[@andrewg2998]

Always amazing content.

[@ericcrowley9094]

Hope you don’t mind me asking but will you ever get another dog I miss chip chip so much. What a lovely dog he was. The strawberry thief lol. RIP chip

[@williamfriggle]

Hi Nate. I love the videos. I've been since watching pretty close to your beginning. I don't often comment because I watch KZbin mostly on my TV and I can't comment on that app. But I just wanted to say thanks for the great videos. You do make it look easy. I have wanted to start. But I don't have any equipment yet. My income is limited because I am disabled. But someday I hope I can somehow afford to get equipment. I look for used stuff on Facebook marketplace all the time. But when the good deals come up, I never seem to have the spare money. And I hope to one day to become a member. I am not complaining in any way about the price. It is a steal for what is included. And I wish you only the best in your sales. But for right now it is beyond me. I wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. God bless.

[@Triple87]

That’s a nice kok.

[@Wickerkicker563Hill]

What a huge kok!!!

[@isakskogmo4055]

Congrats on 600k

[@sunnybeach9145]

You can get fine grit sandpaper grits for your 1x30 belt sander. It would make sanding the lips much faster. You may need to make non-scratch platform so the lip does not get damaged.

[@alexthegreat0234]

Lots of aquarium fish in the cichlid world have nuchal humps and some are even bred to enhance this hump. Look up Flowerhorns.

[@StefanKaizur]

Big kok flowerhorns sell for big money. I'd love to see a crazy colored flowerhorn bait.

[@StefanKaizur]

Hey Nate here's a video of a flowerhorn I had big money hustler kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHjJiWekh76fqbMsi=UwD7NSFcCYfv-Hcf

[@mcteer]

Yeah man I'm currently on "The Cat in the Hat" with my 4 year old. Finally done with "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" which is more appropriate for your channel...... .... I love your Bluegill color schemes.