Panfish can force you to adjust quickly when the bite gets selective. The Freedom Baitz Apache uses a two-part body with six projecting legs to create a quivering bug-and-grub profile for crappie and bluegill, while its removable sections let you trim the same bait into a smaller finesse presentation.
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Lengths | Micro 0.75 in. and 2 in. |
| Pack Quantity | 8 baits |
| Profile | Two-part bug/grub body with six projecting legs |
| Target Species | Crappie and bluegill |
| Recommended Rigging | Small jig |
| Season | Open water and ice fishing |
Thread the Apache onto a small jig and fish the full profile when you want all six legs working around the bait. When panfish become selective, remove a body section, clip the trailing legs, or trim the side appendages to downsize the presentation while leaving the bait rigged. The 2-inch Apache also gives open-water anglers a larger, slow-falling option for shallow spring crappie.
Add the Apache when you want a Freedom Baitz panfish profile that can be adjusted on the hook instead of changing plastics every time the fish demand something smaller.
Freedom Baitz recommends threading the Apache onto a small jig. It can be fished at full size or trimmed while still on the hook when you want a smaller finesse presentation.
Remove one section of the two-part body, clip the trailing legs, or remove the side appendages. These options let you change the Apache's profile without replacing the entire bait.
The Micro measures 0.75 inch for a highly compact panfish presentation, while the 2-inch Apache provides a substantially larger profile. Freedom Baitz has specifically featured the 2-inch version for shallow spring crappie.
Yes. Freedom Baitz recommends the Apache for both hard-water and open-water panfishing, giving the same adjustable bug-and-grub design a role across seasons.
The Apache continues Freedom Baitz's military-inspired naming tradition and takes its name from the U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. Freedom Baitz is a veteran-owned company known especially for its panfish plastics.