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Freedom Baitz Stinger Panfish Soft Plastic

A slim panfish profile for ice and open water

Color: Antifreeze

Typical delivery times range from 5 to 7 days

Work a Slim, Responsive Profile for Crappie and Panfish

Sometimes a simple profile gives panfish exactly the target you want without adding unnecessary bulk. The Freedom Baitz Stinger is a 1.5-inch panfish grub with a long, slender body and single trailing tentacle, giving crappie, bluegill, and perch anglers a compact soft plastic for both open-water and ice-fishing presentations.

Why the Stinger Fits a Panfish Tackle Rotation

  • ✅ Slim 1.5-inch profile keeps the overall presentation compact for crappie, bluegill, and perch
  • ✅ Single trailing tentacle adds movement without the bulk of a multi-appendage panfish plastic
  • ✅ Made for both hard-water and open-water fishing, giving the same profile a role across seasons
  • ✅ Available in a broad selection of standard and glow colors for changing presentation visibility
  • ✅ Eight plastics per pack provide multiple baits for your panfish box
  • ✅ Made with Freedom Baitz's proprietary extra-soft plastic formula developed for responsive, lifelike underwater movement
  • ✅ Hand-poured and packaged in Minnesota by veteran-owned Freedom Baitz
Spec Details
Length 1.5 in.
Pack Quantity 8 plastics
Profile Long, slender body with single trailing tentacle
Target Species Crappie, bluegill, and perch
Water Open water and ice fishing

Real-World Performance

The Stinger gives you a straightforward way to put a compact, lightly appendaged plastic in front of panfish. Its long body provides room for rigging while the single tentacle remains behind the bait to add movement. Keep it in the rotation for crappie, bluegill, and perch when you want a slimmer alternative to bulkier bug- and creature-style panfish plastics.

Add a Slimmer Profile to Your Freedom Baitz Lineup

Keep the Stinger ready when the situation calls for a compact 1.5-inch panfish bait with a simple profile and trailing movement for ice or open water.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Freedom Baitz Stinger

What fish is the Freedom Baitz Stinger designed for?

Freedom Baitz identifies crappie, bluegill, and perch as the Stinger's target species. Its 1.5-inch profile keeps the presentation firmly in panfish territory.

Can I use the Stinger for ice fishing?

Yes. Freedom Baitz specifically designed the Stinger for both hard-water and open-water fishing, allowing the same panfish profile to stay in your tackle rotation across seasons.

What makes the Stinger different from other Freedom Baitz panfish plastics?

The Stinger uses a relatively simple profile with a long shaft and one tentacle extending from the bottom. That gives anglers a slimmer alternative to Freedom Baitz designs that use multiple legs, arms, or larger tails.

Does the Freedom Baitz Stinger come in glow colors?

Yes. Freedom Baitz offers the Stinger in standard colors as well as glow options, providing additional color choices for hard-water and low-light panfish presentations.

Why is this bait called the Stinger?

The Stinger is named after the FIM-92 Stinger missile, continuing Freedom Baitz's tradition of naming its custom plastics after U.S. military terms. The military-inspired identity reflects the roots of the veteran-owned Minnesota company.


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