Making A SwimBait

[@mountainhobbit1971]

I am not sure I will ever entirely understand why a piece of wood has such cool action like that without the addition of a lip...so cool to see and yet so hard to understand! ;-)

[@hadjiic]

just fantastic watching you create a lure but not used to watching you without speaking. I like it better with the commentary and antics its more fun. I just saw the date 2017 you have gone a long way and still awesome keep it up.

[@whitfieldathey5952]

Same

[@daddymidwest4111]

The no talking just creeps me out.

[@labtrainer09]

Remember this one, Nate? It was during your early, "silent-film" era, and unlike the commenters below, the lack of talking didn't bother me. Rather, it made me focus on what you were DOING, as opposed to what you were saying. There are certainly segments that still bring a smile to my face-like when you LOADED the bait with lead (all three segments) and only then tested it in the tank, where it plummeted like a stone. You had to drill out most of the lead you had carefully poured into it! In the end, however, I think this lure turned out to be one of the best-running swimbaits you have ever produced. It's action in the water is nothing short of EXTRAORDINARY.

[@labtrainer09]

P.S. Here's a follow-up question: When you make a jointed swimbait, does it matter which way the segment notches face (forward or backward)? I would think that the water flow during a retrieve would be slightly different, but I don't know whether it would be enough to change the action of the swimbait noticeably. Your thoughts?

[@judomoose00]

Just a tip, if you put a piece of leather between the jaws of your vice and your lure blank you can squeeze your lure tighter and it won’t move around on you, place no marks from the vice. Great job! I absolutely love these! What type of wood are you using for your lures, pine?

[@corywoods9599]

You should send a swim bait to tactical bassin, let them fish it and review it. That would be rad I'm sure they would catch some good bass with one. Great work man you inspire me!

[@skittles7001]

Best craftsmanship, attention to detail. WOW Worth what ever you charge. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@x31omega]

Yep commentary and being your goofy funny entertaining self is so much better. Every one can do a no commentary build video. Only a few can make the entertaining commentary ones.

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Stunning craftsmanship and gorgeous action.

[@michaelburk9173]

Your creations look too beautiful to use. Amazing what great skill with proper equipment can accomplish. I have little skill and few tools, but your video inśpiring me to make a similar lure.

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

complete techniques and supporting equipment make the lures perfect and beautiful, looks senior, the video tutorial is very good, thank you, greetings from eastern Indonesia, the outermost area of the Indonesian-autralian border

[@MissionaryInMexico]

The tri-sectional swimbait is an automatic fish getter for trout and bass. My personal best for both were caught on hard-to-find tri-sectional swimbait lures.

[@davemicus7271]

Cristos Palabras 💩

[@MissionaryInMexico]

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[@tiffsaver]

WOW. That's got an AMAZING swimming action to it. I think this would be a great bait for bass, pike, or muskie!!

[@nobodywillpullmystrings3891]

It's really strange to go back to older videos because you can see the change in technique so clearly, both in how the bait is made and in how the video is shot

[@isaacorbob2334]

Yes so true.

[@EnviousGenome]

I can buy a bait similar to this at a relatively local sports shop for $17+tax but it will never be this detailed and made with this much love of the craft keep up the good work my guy.

[@cherepaha3]

The action of this lure is amazing. Beautiful artwork

[@petaks01]

Love all the details you put into them, hope they catch a lot too.

[@christianrosler6434]

Wie immer tadelloses Design und super Laufeinenschaften. Ich liebe Deine Art und Weise wie Du Deine Wobbler erstellst,mit Liebe zum Detail. 👍🙏

[@danielcountryman8031]

Wow seeing this video 6 years after it was posted. I didn’t even realize you started with no commentary in the vids cause I’m a relatively new to your channel. You probably won’t see this comment but I love your channel and I’m glad you talk in them now it’s almost the best part other than the sick baits.

[@MrArcher0]

Way, way, way back in the day I used to make very nice boomerangs for beer money. I started shaping the wings much like you shape your baits and then sanded the contours the same way. Then I found a pneumatic drum sander head that fit on my drill press. That cut the hand sanding down to 1/4 the time. Totally worth the investment. Next thing I knew Bob was my Auntie and I had more time for drinking. Stay unique my friend.

[@valentineattard2344]

I never realized exactly how much time and effort is put into making just one lure. Pretty amazing stuff and I feel sorry for the poor soul that buys one and gets it hung up like a tree master

[@SuperKabookie]

Really nice work! Lots of great details and that swim is to die for! Love your dog too!

[@marlingbaits]

Cheri Doyle Thank you!

[@mortezajafar1978]

Hi . I do lots of fishing &have seen so many lures , but what you do is beyond and above all the lures I’ve seen , I admire your art and wish you the best , This swim bait is a masterpiece ,

[@marlingbaits]

Thank you!

[@IndexFossil1]

this would be f'ing therapeutic for me man, just watching is therapeutic somehow lol, Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JawnCoffee]

I stumbled across a little pies of balsa wood. I want to try to make like a floating swimbait. Perhaps like a small snake or a lizard or newt. This video was badass.. you definitely are on to something. That is amazing work and u got the right tools to do it. Gonna check out some of your other stuff.

[@Oper8or]

That is one of the best looking swim baits I've seen. Gorgeous work man.

[@davekomarnicki3121]

You make the most amazing lures the action on that lure in the water is insane great work you do.

[@marlingbaits]

Dave Komarnicki Thank you!

[@robertpayne6781]

That moves really nicely. Well done.

[@67antman]

Very impressive! I appreciate the attention to detail and can see you are a perfectionist. Love it and you have me motivated to make one. I was really hoping you were going to catch one.

[@eddieetheridge8085]

I Wanna Start Making Wooden Swimbaits,But I'd Use A Dremel Instead Of A Box Cutter.

[@frankgriffin7111]

beautiful swimbait professionally done but to cool to put the tape over it looks better with out it

[@acalafiesta6912]

Very nice job my friend. Thank you for the video.

[@adampasquale4599]

Nice job man realy nice job the bate looks great Im still doing the led jigs.

[@marlingbaits]

Adam Pasquale Thank you!

[@waltercooling8907]

Another great show- luv the pup!!!

[@marlingbaits]

Thanks!

[@tylerc6451]

How do you make the templates. Im doing my baits all by eye and i screw alot up.

[@tylerc6451]

?

[@marlingbaits]

I drew them by hand, and I just make copies with my printer. Took a long time and lots of testing to end up with perfect templates.

[@tylerc6451]

I see, i think ill try that next time thanks.

[@jtothefx]

Your craft is strong.

[@yeetmcmeat]

ive been trying to listen to the celtic music in the background while watching. lol

[@pompaart4482]

It's a great hand-made job. I like your dog

[@marlingbaits]

Pom Paart Thank you!

[@pompaart4482]

I watched your video from Thailand.

[@baddogcustommetal3577]

Awesome! Found your videos the other day. You have inspired me to try to make a few of my own baits. Keep it up. Love your videos!

[@marlingbaits]

Great to hear! Thank you

[@gabumonboys]

I've never seen a more linguistically diverse comment section than this one.

[@lachito64]

¡Gran Trabajo mi amigo!!!!! Great Job my friend!!!!

[@marlingbaits]

Horacio Thank you!

[@toddWAZhere69]

i wanna see you paint a car ...i love the blends of your airbrush

[@luisvera2562]

Increible es el hombre cuando usa su conocimiento para crear. Felicitaciones!

[@albo_gator5265]

Great work! I wanted to know what the white powder is that you put into your epoxy to fill the weight holes. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@blame582]

Albo_Gator looks like glass beads

[@marlingbaits]

Thank you! It's this stuff: www.ebay.com/itm/HGS-14-Glass-Microspheres-5-Quart-125926/291520705276?hash=item43dffcf2fc:g:SYgAAOSwGvhT8lHX

[@facundosolari7686]

excellent manufacturing amazes me, as soon as you sell them to argentina I would love to have some decoys of your manufacture thank you very much great channel and I subscribed not english but I use the translator

[@joebassboss8039]

Dam! You got some MAD skills!

[@fishinginthecity2375]

One word....Badass!....im buying one now!

[@lancehenthorn17]

Fishing In The City so did you buy one! $320.00

[@ssudharshanreddy1045]

six images

[@andreasilanos6667]

You're an artist!

[@marlingbaits]

Thanks!

[@thefishermanbuilder9605]

Beautiful lure! Good job!

[@marlingbaits]

The Fisherman Builder Thank you!

[@jimmycourteaux4900]

That’s a nice work lure.

[@ronaldcrable9548]

Fantastic videos. I'm attempting making small Rapola style baits. But can not get them to wiggle thru the water. They either go straight or twist the line. I have tried all sizes of plastic spoons on the front. Rounded tips square tips different angles and location but no luck. Using a medium weight wood but not balsa. Any help greatly appreciated Ron

[@theeverydayfisherman7906]

Amazing job! Love this swim bait

[@marlingbaits]

FishingAddiction Thank you!

[@АлексейЛашуков]

I am amazed! Great job!

[@mattcomstock993]

question - why go to all the effort of the paint job if you are covering it with the scale paper. I get the head and gills need painting. But the paper looks thick and i cant see the paint on the body coming thru. I think what you have is amazing and want to learn more. thanks!

[@cb5600]

Too bad I can’t hit the like button again. Second time I’ve watched this one. You make some really amazing stuff. Your lures catch two types of animals fish and anglers. Lol

[@robertostrander1199]

ANOTHER GREAT LURE, YOU ARE AWESOME MY FRIEND.

[@benblaney5247]

How come you make a wooden hinge, some you v cut and use wire, and some you straight cut and use wire when making these swim bait sections. Just curious if it has any substantial effect

[@Elias8742]

Boa noite. Parabéns pelo seu trabalho, é de excelente qualidade e o vídeo é muito expressivo. Você vende os produtos que faz?

[@gamehobo]

Where do you buy the glass beads you paint for eyes.

[@thedragonfarm]

What do you use for mold material on the tail?

[@Miguel.herrera.71]

As always... A true masterpiece!

[@marlingbaits]

Miguel Herrera Thank you!

[@gonzalolima1]

Hello Friend, very good your video, A Greeting from Uruguay. Could you tell me that Madera you use for lures

[@jasonbrittain3316]

how do you put the screws into joining the sections you cant put them 1 at a time ??????

[@davemicus7271]

jason Brittain ancient lure maker secret

[@rchouser123]

Last of the Mohicans at 10x is a jam 😆

[@joeschatz6617]

Excited to see the newest creation!

[@kaknaim2242]

The Grasseater ùù6 èq

[@joeschatz6617]

Kak Naim you gonna have to translate that for me

[@dr.stoner7341]

Lol

[@cwfishing4173]

You are the coolest person I've ever seen

[@bartx2936]

Action on this is insaneeee

[@seanschrade1752]

But how did you attach the joints together strong enough for big fish? I saw the twisted metal Shanks but never saw you put it together?

[@2010wembley]

Very nice. Love the action of that lure. Whats the final weight?

[@marlingbaits]

Gary Cross Thank you! It's 3.5 oz. Here's a link to all the details: www.marlingbaits.com/store/p52/Vital_Shad.html

[@2010wembley]

Marling Baits thanks for the link, I need to save up! A retirement gift in two years maybe 👍🏻

[@playswithknives]

Aww. it's a little puppy Chip!

[@mnwoodshop3877]

Thanks so much.That is going to be a big help in knowing where to add my weight

[@JAHBOAN]

1 million views. Officially the bomb.

[@barryiwashita6352]

Dang !.. it swims awesome... need to throw it in the ocean ( saltwater ) when u get a chance 👍🏼

[@TheCrysis45]

What wood sealer do you use if you dont mind me asking? And is it even necessary if you epoxy coat it?

[@gregobergenfeld1016]

Q genioooooo!! Lastima q no pusiste como trabaja en pleno pique.. pero muy bueno el tutorial!! T felicitoo capoo!!

[@DanielvdPoel]

How do you get the screws out if the epoxy is hard

[@JoseLopez-yv6zf]

You got some talent. I'll try buying something from your shop. :D

[@marlingbaits]

BigBassFishing Thanks!

[@rileysawyer9467]

I think it would be really cool if you made some kind of rattle bait. I've never seen you do that before, and I've watched TONS of your videos. I think you could do it 😉

[@nolanaker3415]

Awesome bait, great erratic action. Few questions... 1. Why do you prefer the disk sander over the belt sander? I use my belt sander where you often opt for the disk. personally i find due to the diameter of the sander, it will sand unevenly. 2. Why do you chisel the contour of the body instead of sanding? 3. Can I buy the long strips of sand paper you use or are they just cut from sheets? 4. What wood did you use? Why? 5. I know you made a bunch of these, was the action consistent? 6. You had the lure almost done before you added lead. I usually do it after sealing it. Why wait so long? I'd worry about messing up the paint and epoxy. 7. Will there be a video on the gliding model? Sorry for all that, just want some tips on mastering wooden swimbaits. I've had minimal success but your process is quite similar to mine so I thought I'd pick your brain a little.

[@marlingbaits]

Nolan Aker Thank you! I always do better with the disc sander, much more comfortable with it. The chamfers on the corners of this baits blank tilt and twist, and I can carve them best with a chisel. I cut my sand paper onto strips from a belt. I use Poplar, if you take carve-ability, buoyancy, and durability into account I prefer Poplar. Always have to test and tweak a little for consistent actions. I wait to add lead just before the last clear coat, can get more consistent rate of falls that way. And yeah I'll have a "Making a Glider" video uploaded eventually.

[@nolanaker3415]

Awesome! Thanks for the info, can't wait for the next vid.

[@davemicus7271]

Nolan Aker, (perfectionist) He works with what he prefers and is comfortable with. I don't care if he uses a steak knife and screwdriver, this man has amazing talent and your just jealous that with all your fancy pants machines, you can't make nothing close.🤔

[@lightningstrikelures2393]

Thanks MB...thought it was... wanted to make sure...good lookin out!

[@อ๊อดอากาโบตัน]

Lightning Strike Lures

[@consistentbass]

This makes me miss making my own lures. Two busy these days.

[@raumaduth]

Lovely background Music!!!

[@tombrockhoff3081]

What type of wood is that

[@randalgriffice9232]

IBeFish'n prolly balsa

[@Albatross315]

Looks like poplar

[@davemicus7271]

IBeFish'n tree

[@alistairegarner7987]

Poplar

[@victorcoria3906]

Abla inglés

[@jarnlufishing6707]

What fiberglass filler do you use?

[@marlingbaits]

jar n Lu fishing I use the 1/8 chopped stuff, drill the pilot hole 1/16 too big, and it take a pair of pliers to jam and twist the hook hanger into the fiberglass/epoxy filled hole, but ends up extremely secure. www.multitechproducts.com/chopped-glass-strand-fibers-1-8-1-4-1-2/

[@westonloeser6434]

This dude really loves his bag pipes.

[@gtb2710]

Thank for making this video.....I learned a lot watching this one video

[@mosesmedina7291]

Do you have a website for the adhesive foil tape? Thanks!

[@PonyFoot123]

One of my issues is that im so impatient when it comes to lure making. I think im gonna slow down and spend a lot of time on one lure to get it right! Im gonna try to make this swimbait. Thanks for posting

[@marlingbaits]

Oh yeah that can be tough.. especially when you're making a big batch. I try to keep the steps simple, and just enjoy the craft.

[@l0chis1]

Show do you clean your brushes from epoxy?

[@benzerzanek5837]

How did you know that putting weight there would work? I allways hot glue my weights to the bait and see what would work. Also, u tune each piece individualy, then tune it again when all together​. I feel like it makes the bait more balanced when you tune each piece balances.

[@marlingbaits]

Ben Zerzanek Made a lot of these, so I have how much weight should go where written down. I over shoot how much lead I need, and start to drill out lead from certain holes. I prefer to have the tail piece just barley float too.. seems like it's more ready to kick that way

[@zackgc4520]

Hi Nate, awesome video as always! I just want to know where do you buy your lead. And also, at what degree did you cut the articulations?

[@marlingbaits]

Zack GC I get my lead in bulk off Ebay, and the joints on this one are cut at 18 degrees

[@rexturner4615]

How do you get them prints(templates)off computer?

[@scaredofghosts6813]

Windows paint

[@thetotalityofrandomness9478]

good meme

[@carlknight7469]

Is this model going to be available on your website?

[@marlingbaits]

carl knight yep it is already. This is a custom painted Vital Shad. Here's a link: www.marlingbaits.com/store/p52/Vital_Shad.html

[@treywithani7400]

When you forget to plug in your microphone

[@lightningstrikelures2393]

What species of wood are you using? Love your work.

[@marlingbaits]

Lightning Strike Lures My wooden swimbaits are made out of Poplar wood. Thanks!

[@opescadordepraia1652]

Hi. I recommend that you cut the bait in the direction of the lengh and fixed the steel cable to fix the hooks and not only secure them in the wood.

[@ronimek]

lira linson חז

[@ScottHead]

Heard some Ralph Stanley, maybe it was his version played as the Soggy Bottom Boys. Heard some Zep and Pink Floyd in another vid. I like your taste.

[@gerraldberends8142]

I like it much more when you explain what happens

[@IchSprecheKeinDeutsch]

The noises of the bandsaw are music in my ears

[@joeschatz6617]

Mr. Marling- without being TOO specific, how much did you get for your most expensive bait?

[@marlingbaits]

The Grasseater Right now that'd be the Critical Trout for $265 if it's custom painted. It's one hell of a bait

[@joeschatz6617]

Marling Baits cha-ching! I see you put a lot of work in your craft. Nice job on the video, too. Have a good night.

[@robertwalters253]

Where do you get your fish eyes from?

[@thetotalityofrandomness9478]

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