Making a Suspending Crawdad CrankBait with Jointed Pinchers

This is the process I went through to make this suspending Crawdad CrankBait.
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[@Hazmat1223]

Can you make a salmon with a skeleton head pls ❤

[@plzifan3773]

zombie salmon is a great contender for the gnarly series

[@johndixon5323]

Or a skeleton with a salmon head. Artist choice

[@OperationBlueberryExpress]

That’d be pretty cool

[@OperationBlueberryExpress]

@@johndixon5323 that would also be pretty cool.

[@bertrigby1886]

Been waiting for this for a long time. Another marling masterpiece.

[@seateaparty9656]

I’ve been watching for at least 4 years now and all I can say is I hope you never stop creating baits. It’s inspiring and I love watching every video and it’s been awesome seeing you become a dad. I watched you during one of the toughest times in my life and you’ve always inspired me with fishing and baits. Never stop making videos!

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

the music is cool , I picture a medieval group of minstrels dancing and cavorting about playing flutes, lutes, and drums there in your garage while you make baits !

[@Daltonbrake]

That is the most realistic craw action iv seen from any reaction bait. dang man that's seriously good.

[@BaltimoreJak]

You may not have been crying; but I was crying for us all. RIP Rock Cray

[@craigpearson6172]

Sorry for your loss. It was beautiful.

[@justinwastler2097]

This might be the most painful lure loss I've seen here yet. I can only imagine how it would be for the creator. My condolences. Also, I fully support and look forward to a resin version.

[@StephanGanoff]

It was so satisfying and so painful at the end...

[@brosclan3594]

That’s close enough to a sand crab ❤😂

[@boomer987987]

My brother in bait making You need to make a side series of "finally catching my first musky" It's been years

[@HadronWolf]

Dang that bait was just too good to let you keep it, like a unicorn in a myth

[@makcatchem9614]

The test tank was the best thing you have made to date. Just wish the sides were acrylic/plexiglass to see a side profile

[@charleskissel162]

Literally the perfect color scheme and the best action, talk about a master bait maker

[@OverCookedTV]

i cant unsee a frog face and he kinda looks like a seabear from spongebob

[@scottcraft1000]

Master Yoda with some more bait making gold 🥇

[@JM_dawg]

Make a butterfly with flappy wings, that would be cool. Love from Belgium❤

[@rfindahouse]

Without the claws: Long frog. With the claws: Masterpiece.

[@terrinjanke9922]

I love the recap at the end of your videos of all the funny things you say. It's great 😅

[@herscheljackson2781]

A seriously beast of a crawdad.

[@T-dub200]

Was not expecting that action but man was it beautiful

[@SFB138]

You should look into a respirator or a vacuum collection system at least when working with woods that you aren't familiar with. There are some woods out there that are toxic and can present health problems if inhaled. There are some good books that can help you identify woods and list any dangers associated with their use. Just 2 cents from an older guy that wishes he knew more and took more precautions in his youth. Love the channel and content!

[@GDaddyTx]

That is definitely worth some extra Chip hugs for that one. As you say “On to the bait”….

[@Hue_Mungus]

I’m fixing to binge all these videos

[@tylerlarson8752]

That intro music was a very pleasant change. Keep up the epic work!

[@jwestphal890]

I dig the whimsical tavern music at the intro

[@ogoe_joeoutdoors1088]

I'd be diving in after that lure. Heck, I've done it for a rattle trap, I swam into a swollen river just to retrieve it. I was rewarded with trebles in my hand but I got it back...lol

[@jefferyperez6775]

Always impressed, today more than usual.

[@hiddentruth1982]

the overlay music has an Irish feel to it. I like it.

[@richiegibson55]

this might be the most heartbreaking lost lure...that action was epic, the stance of the craw on the suspend was amazing...as always great video

[@DanRawkt]

almost bed-time here in germany. thanks for the bait-time-story 😂❤

[@MadMaxx89]

That is one chonky Craw lol. Very cool

[@BarnOwlProject]

Sitting down at the Renaissance festival watching Marling do magic tricks. Music matched the witchcraft

[@mwgillispie]

Great job! Always happy to see one of your videos available.

[@F.D.O.T.S.]

Man, i love me some crawdiddies!

[@ryanwarkentin4706]

Another amazing lure in the books!

[@rayhall3010]

Very cool it looks like a crawdad , swims perfect

[@KWIEF]

That thing had a freaking amazing swimming action! Go get that dang thing back!!!

[@Negative--10-90]

This is the summer for the top water Pirate Ship! I can feel it!

[@markbuckallew4689]

I'm seriously thinking about moving to Iowa so I can follow Mr. Marling around with my SCUBA gear and retrieve all the lures he breaks off! 😂😂

[@ericradcliff2607]

That crawdad picture made me laugh my ass off btw. Thank you for that

[@gooch_grease6964]

Digging the Gillian Welch and Sturgill playing in the background 🤟

[@chadjenkins4846]

That was one might be my new favorite you've made.. I wish I lived within a days drive of wherever that is I swear I would dive butt naked into that frigidness just for a chance to own it. 😂

[@victoradams4420]

The irish st Patricks day music is just toooo much lol

[@mathewmcmahan5894]

Like the time lapse music 🎶 great addition

[@devon762]

That was so sad to watch... beautiful work though. I'm crying right with you brother. RIP in chat.

[@sissonfaimlyfive5605]

Just watched the video where you mentioned making one of these in a "future" video. And here we are.

[@EncoreBetch]

So glad you did this!! Been waiting for this one!!

[@jakeydeefpv]

I'm so happy that you put on the red accents, I am in love with it. However, it pails in comparison to that perfect action.

[@fish2much12]

Bro!!! You are awesome! What an amazing build! Looks Fantastic and works GREAT!!!

[@mwr13131]

I love the action of that thing. Another awesome bait! Gonna have to make another...

[@DonkeyJoel]

My dog let out a nasty fart when you were talking about how bad that wood smells. I have never been more immersed in a video.

[@puddlestheninja]

man oh man, I'd buy one of these! Great work!!

[@ClassicPass_]

17:39 the second you see an entire electrical strip loosely poised above the test tank... the hairs on the back of my neck will NOT forgive you for that! GG my guy!

[@Onix4x4]

scrolled down waaaaay too far to find this. definitely needs to be moved. been watching since the beginning and would hate for the vids to stop...

[@Elijah-zd2qc]

this gives me the old marling baits vibe, luv the vid

[@tenover4068]

Straight into it, I love it!!

[@nickjahraus9780]

Sorry for your loss, Nate. On to the next bait!

[@CKnatt]

For a moment there, it totally resembled a dinner roll 🤤🥐. . . now I’m hungry 😂

[@inthemountainswithmeachum3256]

Go in the water after it. I've Dove down 8ft to get a lure back that was store bought. I would deal with diving in 40 degree water for a handmade lure such as the more than several I've cringed at you losing. Especially when a lure like this one had such AWESOME action that I did not expect

[@fifis101]

DUDE I can't believe how well that turned out! The action is soooo good!

[@kellyoquinn6717]

That thing is perfect!! If you got a lotto in Iowa, you better by a ticket 😂😂👍👍

[@brownass2]

Some Irish themed St Patty's Day music. Nice touch

[@strasburgcollector3796]

Boom. Video to watch at work tonight.

[@timberfallingcouple]

Really really like the dulcimer music in this intro. That is fun shit

[@okay7325]

I like your Saint Paddy’s day special lol 🎵

[@BrownBaitCo]

that craw has an amazing action!!!!

[@bradhodgson1625]

Love that I was driving home listening to Matt Heckler wondering if you had a new video out only to find you have, and lots of Matt in the background.

[@jazzwhiskey582]

I think Gillian Welch and Davd Rawlings need to record a song for the Marling Baits intro theme❤. I love hearing them in the back of your videos.

[@BrodieBassin]

I will find that lure and return it through the mail Mr. Marling.

[@PhilyEagles124]

A tear shed for sure on that loss....

[@ianhowick]

It's ok to cry. I lost one of my good soup bowls today. it's ok to mourn the loss of the little things as well as the big things.

[@matthewulrich5445]

Chip looking like an old boy these days!

[@lukasbrunner9959]

love the music in the start very nice choice

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

I like the music it reminds of this old woodworking tv show I remember watching on PBS when I was a kid . I think it was the woodrites shop I believe.

[@justingodfrey3857]

Ouch 😬 I’d be so pissed, I’m glad you know that per trial there is potential sacrificing. Keep up the great work!!

[@bertrigby1886]

Been waiting a long time for this Another marling masterpiece

[@Nigel_DeLaVega]

Dude...I know this is gonna be awesome

[@santerigronroos471]

Love you from Finland❤

[@KingMoroz]

Crayfish as a whole need more love than they get so im glad you could spotlight them even if it is in the form of a bait. I work as a lab tech with mussels and crayfish and there is a severe lack of scientific data on these things so if you are reading this and want to become a research minded biologist and like crayfish please please please go out and get it done. They have so much diversity ranging from species that only burrow and are like 30 meters deep, to species that only live in caves and dont have eyes.

[@pastmasters9591]

Yes!! Another upload!

[@Matthiaskyriakidis]

First, I don’t know how you aren’t out of ideas! Awesome bait

[@lukecapria8925]

Awe man. That was such a cool bait.

[@tonycunha1847]

That was one of the best baits!

[@Wes12622]

You need to make another one of those and maybe a master. Such a sick bait

[@logangautreaux8363]

Carving Wood. Cool paint scheme. Figuring stuff out. Trying new stuff. Playing the guessing game. "LEADS HOT"!!!! This is why I subscribe! *Ready for some "One-Days" Please make a Darter Minnow! They are beautiful..... Rainbow Darter. Gulf Darter.

[@rancorrevolution2374]

That poop wood has ALL the natural defenses!

[@rancorrevolution2374]

Someone will have to go dive for it >.> that was a nice action on that lure. I would be so afraid to use baits after spending so much time on them...

[@richwood8650]

That is one sick craw!

[@garrettmillsap]

You sure do have some great skills!

[@AndreasChristouSaltwater]

The action looks so awesome man! 😂 your the goat

[@isaiahtolo9819]

That was an amazing bait!!!!! you should make it again - that thing was sick!

[@dinoa.9866]

Man I’ve lost a bait I made and it felt real bad. I can’t imagine losing such an epic lure.

[@terrinjanke9922]

Thanks for the spoiler 😒

[@slothandturtle8036]

@@terrinjanke9922 If you check the comment section before finishing the video it’s your own fault 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@flyingjeep911]

The $ check from the video helps.

[@terrinjanke9922]

@@slothandturtle8036 this is true

[@hunterosburn4341]

Ouch that was the most epic action yet my soul hurts for you 😆

[@RyanMclain]

Thats some world class performance you pulled from that lure. Talking like creek deer or creek rain shower: magical

[@joelshea8022]

Amazing bait, I wish you could have made it official man. Beautiful work.

[@kaysea4325]

Another super cool wild marling bait, now time for the jointed weight transfer corky lure

[@MikeCookie1973]

Heartbreaker of a lure

[@TayloresFish]

arrg matey that be a mighty fine opening song,

[@joshbarden2182]

Hell yeah craw fish pattern is my go to for spring ..

[@RickMahoney2013]

I had a lot of faith in that lure but thank God for Dr. Chip to console in I know his feedback helped you feelings tremendously. Make that lure again it will work great.

[@slabslapper8507]

2 things - super dope lure my man, losing art that you create hurts - as a writer I've been there. Second thing - my strategy for a lure retriever is a little different than others I've seen. Grab a pack of 2oz triangle sinkers at Walmart is like 2 bucks for 7 of them or something (with your 80# set up you could probably go heavier). Attach a solid strength snap to the narrow end and clip it to you line. Then launch it by bringing your rod tip down and flipping it up. Then drop the tip back down. This will launch the sinker up over the water and, depending in how far away the lure is stuck, will create a pull force opposite the direction you were reeling behind the lure- increasing the likelihood of freeing your snag. If it doesn't free it on landing, a couple pops up and down should do the trick. I'm a fan man, hopefully I described that clearly - it's saved my multiple trebles in the dark of night.

[@gatorb8]

That's rough, good stuff man.

[@IntuitiveUniversity]

I've been thinking this lure up in my head for years. Thanks for stealing my idea 😂