Making the Rarest Fish in the World | Devil's Hole PupFish

[@GavinKrone-uq6nr]

You should make the predaceous diving beetle as your next bait.

[@JiggyjarjardoM77]

Was going to say the same 👍

[@michaelgarcia3102]

This!!

[@Backroadsfishing]

Yep my thoughts exactly, get them little fish eaters some attention!

[@scottschechter2823]

Yes!

[@kinvoo1211]

And make it the actual size they are, see what goes for it

[@Hmoigkaen]

This is, by a sizable margin, your finest and MOST enjoyable "fun facts" to date

[@waltonchan3931]

Rare species ofter hold incredible insight for researchers. Axolotls are almost extinct in the wild, but were made common as pets after researchers began raising them to study their incredible ability to regenerate parts of their limbs, heart, and even brain after injury.

[@NeilEngelbrechtMechSeal]

I have 2 of them, when they were really small, the bigger one attacked the smaller one and ripped it's guts out... That 1" gutless little bugger is like 8" long today and re-grew it's entire digestive system...

[@AnOtterNamedMoMo]

To the conversation about conservation at the beginning: I could write an entire novel about it, but you got part of the answer in what you said about us doing it to refine our methods and techniques for conservation. We also want to minimize our impact on the species. Kind of a way to say "It wasn't our fault", but also a way to insure that we're not speeding up the process if the species is really un-savable. We also don't know for sure if a species will go extinct, even if all signs point to it. Like... Cheetahs are known (through genetic evidence) to have gotten down to a population size of like.... 60 individuals, and are now at a stable population size. I would love to see you make a Chip lure. He deserves one.

[@TheFishinMortician]

"Get your forward facing sonar and drop a flatworm down" that's gold right there ha ha XD

[@bradyleiser1088]

Fun pupfish fact: every pupfishes favorite song is “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett. Following Buffett’s recent passing there has been a mass wave of mental illness in the pupfish community

[@DvnEvndr]

You know it's a good day when Marling uploads a new video

[@codyosborne9307]

I'm so happy that without even seeing the title, I was like "OMG! Is he doing the Devil's Hole Pupfish?!" and by jove he is!

[@ForestSisson]

HEY HE ACTUALLY DID IT!!! I ASKED FOR THIS LAST YEAR AND YOU CAME THROUGH!! THANKS SO MUCH MAN IM SO HAPPY!!

[@kkivvix9406]

The reason the pupfish is so valuable is because they live in Nevada. Unfortunately what you forgot to mention the coolest part about these fish, they live in the part of Nevada with Death Valley, so these fish are literally in the middle of the desert. These fish were isolate from any other body of water for millions of years, eeking out a living under the intense selective pressures of living in a cave fed by groundwater in 100 degree temperatures with no rainfall. The reason they are under threat of extinction is because when groundwater is pumped for human use, the waterlevel in the cave recedes past that little happy hour shelf, which leaves them stranded in colder shaded water with less food (no light=no algae). Pupfish naturally go through boom and bust population cycles throughout the year, but human alterations to their precarious environment has led them to be busting when they should be booming, hence needing to supplimemt their diet. They are super charismatic fish, very active and almost sassy. We have some devil's hole x ash meadows hybrids on campus and they are just a joy to watch. It is not so much why bother its just a fish, more of the hole the extinction of this fish will leave (har har) after millions of years of struggle and evolution in a place that seems totally inhospitable for anything. As you demonstrated they support a whole unique ecosystem of diving beetles, algae, and snails in a literal desert. This fish is just one of many that are threatened with extinction or already lost during the anthropocene, so we shouldn't give up on it. It is unfortunate that so much money has to go to simply keeping people out, but given the chance that hole would be totally drained and vandalized simply in principle of controversy. There's always someone stupid enough to ruin something because they cant see its value.

[@krippkeeper]

Why bother?

[@kkivvix9406]

MB asked "why?" so i provided an answer. If you don't find pupfish cool then it's whatever, YOU need not bother. I feel i provided a thorough enough explanation of the value these fish have, and if you cant or don't want to understand it then its your loss i suppose. I wrote that comment with the hope that at least 1 person would find it informative, so i don't really care if that one person isn't you. ┐(￣ヮ￣)┌

[@krippkeeper]

@@kkivvix9406 Fish in a hole in the middle of nowhere provide nothing. They were going extinct before human intervention. At this point they are only alive because of human intervention.

[@Alex_Janito23]

​@kkivvix9406 i found it to be very interesting information as somebody who lives in a completely different state. I appreciate your efforts 🙏 youve been very professional 🙌

[@OntheRealFishing]

Loved seeing the shelf of Army Painter paints! I own a hobby gaming store and those are for sure available at my shop. Beautiful work as always Sir!

[@bradenwebb3675]

Nate I demand you to make a Predacious Diving Beetle lure as a topwater crawler. Then go fishing in the Devil's Hole.

[@AlexsHorses]

Hope you’re feeling better. God bless you. I think this is my favorite lure you’ve made so far. Very beautiful.

[@Jlipchik]

If we keep saying “why bother” where do we stop? When there’s nothing left but carp and catfish.

[@brandonolson1959]

Here here

[@KainOutdoors]

Extinction is part of nature. There is articles claiming that 99% of all species that have ever existed have gone extinct. You cant save them all nor should we. If its an issue caused by modern humans then that should be corrected but some species just would not make it without human intervention and in those cases it is fine to let nature happen.

[@europeanian4205]

That's damn near how it already is in Missouri. Carp and gar with gar and carp.

[@MrNatureMan]

Delicate micro-ecosystems deserve our attention and protection, even if it may not be very useful to us. Not everything needs to be useful, some things should just be

[@dallaslikesfishing7806]

@@europeanian4205where at? i’d like to catch more of both cause it’s a fun fight

[@mcteer]

Digital zoom is amazing. Beautiful color on that bait. It's smaller than you think from the thumbnail. Action city!!

[@krmulliger]

When that commercial started just as you were about to set the UV resin, I had to laugh… you scoundrel lol. Love the video, as always… Thank you for the awesome content!

[@falconcowboy9995]

😮

[@sissonfaimlyfive5605]

I remember recommending this bait! It's been a while since I've come on here and watched but I'm glad to say that I am not disappointed! Keep up the good work man!

[@Red_Cat4888]

I understand that this isn’t a particularly “good” idea, but I was watching back through some of your old videos and happened to watch your “artistic trout” and “injured bait fish” video back to back, and I wondered - what would happen if you carved just the very base shape of the fish and HUCKED it at the floor, then jointed it wherever it broke. Would it create a lopsided, “limping” motion? Would it create a more interesting line to incorporate into the paint scheme? Would it be ugly? Would it work at all? Merely curious, and a great fan of your work. Cheers!

[@baitchuckin]

Awesome little bait! I love the action of the lipped jointed baits, very slithery.. Action City again on this one!! I concur with the rest of the comments section, you gotta toss the diving beetle onto the short list of baits to make. 🔥

[@michaelmartinez8841]

Thanks man! Great bait! you did the pupfish justice lol

[@travismiles5885]

Kind of reminds me of a betta fish a little bit. You should try making one of those sometimes there's a bunch of different varieties of them. Pretty colors too. You could go nuts with your airbrush.

[@CumminsMichael]

My favorite bait casting rod my Gary Loomis Edge Rod, Delta series, MBR 744-1, Fast/ Medium Heavy. I find myself picking this rod up more frequently than any of my other rods. For just over $160, it has become my favorite for throwing anything from spinnerbaits to swim baits, to jigs.

[@corporalclegg914]

thanks for highlighting these little dudes, Nate. I learned something new today. score

[@BrandenHillier]

Amazing work, the reason for saving the pupfish is likely for the sake of biodiversity and to preserve the species for their own intrinsic value

[@smashtoad]

What is their intrinsic value?

[@Gulronike]

@@smashtoadthe value of them existing. A species has value for being a species.

[@smashtoad]

@@Gulronike oh...I see, that'd be zero.

[@keyaan1623]

@@smashtoadCome on man. Does a living species have no value to you? I mean, we're one of the main threats to their existence, we may as well try to save them from ourselves. Not to mention for future generations.

[@Boatside]

Incredible as always! Can’t wait for the next one 😉

[@tommywhiteside3280]

Awesome bait and gorgeous paint job. Also, I heard some Tool in the background, amazing music taste. Been watching you for years, keep up the amazing work man👍

[@stevebrockway4738]

A lovely little fish that deserves the best chance to survive. I don't recall the tip about keeping the clear coat out of the fin slot in the course though. Freebie!!🤣🤣🤣 The paint reminds me of my 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger. You really did the fish justice.

[@michaelbondick575]

Great action and excellent creation of the Pupfish. You have the eye for reproducing your lures.👍♥️

[@regkershaw]

Never get tired of watching your videos. You are definitely a master at your craft.

[@CTAssassin52]

one of your best paint schemes man!!

[@nghtguy13]

As semi-simple as this is, it's my favorite MB lure beautiful stuff 🤩

[@hmongkid12]

Can you make a betta lure? Would be pretty cool since they come in variety of colors

[@JamieAlso]

Those eyes were perfect for this bait. Dead Meat Customs has great products.

[@albow4oops5]

Very nice, as always. I've been working on weedless versions of my favorite top waters. Here in Colorado, a lot of the ponds I fish get very weedy. I've been using the old weedless jitterbug as inspiration and would love to see your takes on weedless top waters such as wake baits. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Deepriverangler]

18:14 listening to tool

[@dylannholley7109]

You're like the bait-making Bob ross I love it keep it up

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

I thought the devil’s hole would look quite different. Would love a gill pattern that size! The detail in the paint was fantastic and Matt’s eyes really do make the bait!!

[@cylentone]

Cool idea, great story and amazing bait - I am now totally invested in the Pupfish - but it doesn't seem like your Pup is 😉Of course we need to save them - just because! If you can do tiny fish like that - how about aquarium fish like the Neon Tetra, Cherry Barb or Zebra Fish?

[@laylend8632]

I was looking for something to watch. Thank you very much sir. Now I need a coffee to go with it

[@jessealvarez8893]

Looks amazing bro what a beautiful job you did on your craftsmanship

[@JayLee-od8ob]

I really like the Devil's hole Pupfish. I also really like Nate's jerkbaits. Would like to see a Colorado blade on a jerkbait without the lip or maybe a jointed with the second joint also being a smaller fish with eyes/gillplate/fins like it's chasing.

[@tytytomtom1]

This is by far my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@dangybrangus]

I've done some miniature painting with Army Painter paints. My only complaint is that you need to shake the hell out of them to get them well mixed. I know someone who had a whole rig involving a sawzall to shake theirs.

[@JayLee-od8ob]

Good idea with a sawsall shaker

[@StarCharlou]

Minis painting and lure making meeting at last ! If you like the mini painting grade paints, go try the Vallejo model Air line of paint, they are just godly through the airbrush (and designed for that). Army painter speed paints are very good for color filtering, very transparent, too.

[@keithpogue6080]

Love Vallejo!

[@wacknnsmackn8054]

Listening to Charley Crocket! Love all of your videos

[@mattbegin3808]

Came for the bait making, loved the TOOL. I knew I liked you. 😁

[@lawrence9217]

You were like a science teacher on this build Nate!

[@lukelofgren4108]

Absolutely beautiful lure and paint job!

[@aditangler7498]

what a beautifull lure ! try to make topwater lure like "jumprog" thailand style

[@jalexone]

Love the videos and the music tastes. Tool is my favorite band :)

[@davidwaines-theriault5400]

I've asked for your bait/lure making class for my birthday! hopefully I get it! :)

[@eaten2life]

omg, I just now realized that the two hooks in your logo, forms an M and B. I have been watching your videos for years now, and it never occured to me. Love the bait, sad story, but you nailed the coloring i think

[@jeremypierce1607]

Engineered Angler uses the UV resin for his bills and it seems to work great. I haven't tried anything with UV yet but it's on my list for future projects.

[@stevewoldanski4780]

That will be a great bait painted in other colors as well. Beautiful lure as usual.

[@RayHall-yo8ib]

You are always alsome,, listening to your your to why you are making this bait ,,bringing back memories of when I was younger, drinking, love the way you explained what you are making

[@bjd2090]

Dude, best Fun Facts ever. More of that, please.

[@Francoisdumon458]

Love the videos. Would love to see a small tigerfish lure in the future

[@donkukawski8609]

A master in your craft Nate..had to snag the 60 piece army painter kit after watching, and didn't know you could shoot 8Bits powders through your gun until now..I love using them.

[@Jeffreyperez-rp6ow]

SO HAPPY Fun Facts are back !!

[@swag31556]

That sounded like someone snuck onto Wikipedia and wrote a pupfish fan fiction

[@matthewjones7935]

Can you please make a top minnow? A northern studfish, to be specific. The colors would be awesome to watch you paint!

[@carpNcoffee]

The greatest "Fun Facts" intro to any build I've seen! 😂😂😂

[@keon8219]

Finally!! I've been waiting for a new video for a couple weeks.

[@dominicsondrini3099]

I'm not to the fishing part yet, but how crazy would it be if all you catch with that bait is a bunch of predatory diving beetles? Lol another great content!

[@tjbishop5374]

Amazing work, you are an true artist!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@GuysGuideService479]

Banded sculpin jerkbait, 3’, 7’, and 12’ diving. I’ll put an order in now lol

[@pivand]

Beautiful lure! Always happy when you post

[@christopherromina5445]

That's a bad ass lure, really cool

[@bob-p1g]

as I am watching this I am making my own bait (creek chub swimbait). I hope it turns out as good as this one.

[@OmarB971]

I’ve been inspired by these videos to make my own lures

[@mgratk]

Opening joke was hilarious. Wikipedia? Hahahaha

[@numbthumbhero8529]

You may try using the UV resin on a test block of wood and then try to pull it out or cut it in half. I think that polycarbonate blocks UV light. It may not be curing the epoxy at the back of the lip! Just a thought from a nerd :) long time fan of the channel. Keep on killing it man.

[@mattnorthernmn2803]

Missing the micro ice fishing lure vide lol, I know ice is pretty much non existent this year lol, just saying I miss em hahaha. Good work, love the videos

[@mjcyrano68]

I truly enjoy you wonderful art. Thank you, brother.

[@biggametracker1]

We need to see mini shark baits, you’ve done the great white now, whale shark wake bait, hammerhead shallow diver, etc theres a lot of options

[@LucaWallum]

We need the Chip lure!

[@brandonbertsch9167]

I would like to see a custom micro bait for ice fishing. Enjoyed this episode and the fun facts.

[@txdrifter3177]

I saw a short clip of an interesting bait that I think you would have fun building. It was a two-piece swim bait with a spinner inside the front half of the body.

[@GwesleyKing]

Great video! Love the fun facts! Thank you for your great channel! I live in Southern Iowa and hope to go up north to try some fishing in your area. What kind of torch were you using to pop the bubbles?

[@FISHUNDERTHEBRIDGE]

Sick video bud all round good info to didn't evon no about this fish till now 😂

[@thomascary1752]

I like this new format

[@1.5acrefarmer42]

That whole reading about the devils hole and pupfish was hilarious. But wasn’t the throw up good chum for the pupfish?.?.? Suggest you make a Tetraodontidae Pufffish in the future.

[@mohamadfaris5985]

This is the most beautiful fish u ever made..to me..😲😲😲

[@arliebowen164]

Love the colors of this bait

[@stinnett4life]

That is a beautiful bait!

[@islandlife9127]

Very nice looking bait.

[@HadronWolf]

Seeing the army painter paint made me think, not bait related but I'd love to see you try your hand at painting some warhammer. Your incredible painting skills would probably transfer nicely.

[@sdrawkassaB]

You should make a list of everything you love or think is just straight up cool and decide whenever you want if you feel like making a lure or not about it.ove it

[@shamibeef]

Wow nice bait! Impressive

[@noahcrampton7702]

You should make an Arapaima glide bait. I would love to see what you'd be able to come up with

[@rabooey]

Beautiful lure, beautiful action.

[@canyonwilley1768]

You should make a chip lure so you can have a mascot lure. love your videos!

[@JOEX3006]

Whoever wrote that article about the three guys who fouled Devils Hole, deserves a Oscar. Can someone please make a short film of this story? I think when it comes time to fish that bait, you should recreate that story. Imagine.…..carry a shotgun down to the pond, have Jessie punch you in the nuts, then vomit on the dock. Finish with a shot of the Pupfish bait floating in the water.

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

Haha man iv been binge watchin ur channel the last few week's. Iv been randomly yelling one day!! Now i guess im gonna be talking about the devil's hole hahahaha

[@sjoerdvanbaal269]

I did an essay on these fish last year

[@kaysea4325]

Another beautiful lure great video, excited to join the super ultra bait club, as usual make a corky

[@ericlayton34]

One of the best fun fact videos😂

[@kabanchan5768]

Always a good day when a marlin video drops hope my lure is in good hands

[@Nerothos91]

Cool that you are using minature painting paints, you should check out Vallejo, Citadel, Scale 75 and AK paints aswell. some day maybe we will see you painting som warhammer figures LOL

[@marble2476]

you give off cool uncle vibes and i love it.