Making a MoonEye Fish SwimBait with Clear Jointed Fins

This is the process I went through to make this Mooneye Fish SwimBait.
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as a swimbait guy i’d pay good money for that thing

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I think I can say this with 100% certainty that this is absolutely the best bait you have made so far. I would pay big money for this bait.

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i dont like sunday the next day is school

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Completely agree.

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Legitimately one of the best actions I’ve seen on a bait… usually it takes so much mass to make a swimbait move like that! Hell of a job.

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Even my wife laughed when you made the comment about stuffing sinkers 🤣 these are killer vids brother!! Tight lines from Ohio 😎

[@DWeezy62]

I bet Hybrid Bass in the Ohio River would blow up on this bait. That is beautiful work!

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[@Mark-ux7yh]

Man your workmanship is unparalleled. Keep up the amazing work!

[@HuntingG-Man]

"unless you're at the MoonEye tournament"... Now, that was funny!

[@bishoppeterson1160]

Sad that the websites let these fish down, mooneyes and goldeyes are super cool! They’re actually two distinct but very similar species (need to go to meristics and fin positioning to tell them apart.) They’re also the sole evolutionary remnants of a prehistoric family of fishes and have been around for a longgggg time. Just got past the fun facts but I already know the bait will be sweet!!😁

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It just amazes me to see how far the complexity of the baits have become sense I started watching! And ain't it great to have a bug a salt in the shop! 😆

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You should definitely do a for beginners guide series. Making swimbaits for beginners. Tips and concepts that effect action and so forth. Just things you've learned over the years that could help someone. Concepts, shapes, materials, products

[@scOchie]

Sunday mornings are the best!

[@SnazzyGator]

that bait is GORGEOUS. putting the clear coat on the fins really did a lot, they're beautiful

[@mabelodell8439]

Wow that bait in the water looked so realistic. That was amazing

[@jonathononeal2570]

That's pretty bada$$. A person must appreciate the time, effort, skill, and pride that you put into your trade!. Keep it up guy. Never a let down. I do appreciate how you don't let things get stale. Almost as if when you get something perfected you find something new to do but still making baits. You have my respect fella!!!

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Surely one of the best bait you've ever done! That's a Bass Catcher! Amazing job, man!

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The outfit was my favorite part lol amazing job on the lure can't wait to see the next bait :)

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Like a hot cup of coffee on a Sunday morning. I appreciate you and what you bring to my day.

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outstanding glide bait - I fish and make my own glides, so I realize how difficult it is to get it to almost suspend, especially with water temperature changes. This glide looks perfect, looks like it does 180's effortlessly! I'll be rewatching this...

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Love that Northern Flicker woodpecker! What a beaut

[@michaelsutterfield6348]

Of all the baits you have posted. This is by far my absolute favorite. It is stunning.

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The moon eye and the Chad Shad have a remarkable resemblance to one another, shape wise. Awesome work!

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❤ This is no joke one of my favorite baits you’ve made!

[@lureup9973]

Moon eye!… loved this build, your builds have such an authentic touch to them!❤

[@DOSHIELD]

I love how much forethought went into making this lure. Thanks for sharing it!

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This is definitely one of my favorites. Amazing craftsmanship

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One of the best lures yet! Epic build!

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Wow... Just wow! Outstanding work

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This is my favorite one so far. Amazing action and looks great!

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Gorgeous, functional bait!

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Oh my. I love the look and action of that swimbait. I want one

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Blown away again, beautiful and functional. I've been making spinners for awhile but I'm finally dipping my toes in to making wood baits. You're inspiring to a lot of people. 👍🏻

[@MarcosMVlures]

Gorgeous lures, perfect action!!! This is one of you best builds. A lot of detail and new ideas. The fins, the hardware installation, the eye, the silver flakes on the cheeks. 😁

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This is hands-down, my favorite bait you have ever made

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Great job Nate, thanks for sharing

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one of the best paint jobs, and most complicated baits I've ever seen. Well done, well done.

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Without a doubt, best one yet, I love to see function and art combined, great action, great paint job, I would 100% throw that on my waters.

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Absolutely amazing work!

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Very successfull realisation !! Certainly one of the top 5 you have ever made !! Swimming ability is spot on and the paint/finish is gorgeously done !!! Very good rattling and bearings design too !! You slowly go to perfection !!

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love how you did that one !

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This bait is beautiful. Just next level in every aspect. The tolerance on the fins, the buoyancy, the paint scheme, the eyes the clear coat, the action! Everything is just, awesome.

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I think this bait is one of my favorite baits you have made so far 👍

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Definitely my favorite bait yet. That action is spot on!

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Fantastic work. Easily one of my favorite baits you've made.

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One of the better actions yet! Awesome and offishal. 12 out of 10

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A masterpiece of functional creativity

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Wonderful, loved it.

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Another favorite. Super cool action and the replication is spot on!

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That was a beautiful bait. One of my favorites of yours.

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Really cool looking bait. Awesome.

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"Mooneye tournament"- well played, sir. That action rivals any swimbait I've ever seen, very nice.

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The Action is amazing 🙏👍 Spot on!

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Those jabs at the walleye tournament cheaters were absolutely classic. Had to rewind to make sure I heard right and laughed out loud when I realized what you said

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Honestly might be my favorite of your builds, thus far. It seems like the perfect size for around here (Iowa City/Cedar Rapids).

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I love your channel. Your woodworking is amazing!

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Probably one of my favorite baits you have made to date, looks and swims awesome, well done

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Neutral buoyancy. Awesome.

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In the 4 years of me watching youThis is one of my favorite baits you have ever made

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Nate dog.... I'm stoked to see so many other comments of people who feel the same way I do.... this may be the best bait I've seen you make. The action is absolutely awesome and its such a clean looking bait considering the complexity of the hardware. Huge fan, you make awesome baits and content!

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Are you going to upload today?

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The eyes turned out perfect!!

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Great looking bait!!

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Another beautiful unit

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[@FreedomFishing]

I can agree with your findings. I did a version of my glide with a 'flappier' tail. It inhibited the longer glide and made it swim pretty sweet. And looked absolutely amazing, but not practical. Went with a harder tail.

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What a beautiful lure❤

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[@pontoontri-hull156]

Most excellent video and lure! I believe I learned a few new things. Absolutely loved the short swim on this beautiful lure. OK, I have a confession to make... I rewound and played frame by frame the close-up clip where you shot the fly, here one frame and gone the next! LOL Keep up the great work Nate!