{"product_id":"freedom-baitz-patriot-panfish-soft-plastic","title":"Freedom Baitz Patriot Panfish Soft Plastic","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGet More Tail Action from a Compact Panfish Plastic\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall doesn't have to mean subtle. The \u003cstrong\u003eFreedom Baitz Patriot\u003c\/strong\u003e packs a chunky head and long, twisting tail into a compact 1-inch profile, creating plenty of movement as you jig for crappie, bluegill, and perch. Built for both open water and hard water, it's an all-around panfish plastic with an especially meaningful place in the Freedom Baitz lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Size, Active Tail, Year-Round Panfish Versatility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Long twisting tail produces pronounced movement while jigging and gives the small bait a lively presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Chunky head concentrates the body of the bait into a compact 1-inch panfish profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Designed for crappie, bluegill, and perch when you want a small plastic with active tail movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Works for both open-water and hard-water fishing, giving one profile a place in the panfish box across seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Available in standard and glow colors for adjusting color and visibility to different fishing situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Made with Freedom Baitz's proprietary extra-soft plastic formula for responsive underwater movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Hand-poured and packaged in Minnesota by veteran-owned Freedom Baitz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 baits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChunky head with long twisting tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrappie, bluegill, and perch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJigging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen water and ice fishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot fills a useful role when you want to keep the overall panfish presentation small without giving up visible movement. Jigging activates the long twisting tail behind its chunky head, creating an active profile in a bait measuring just 1 inch long. That combination makes it an easy option to keep ready for crappie, bluegill, and perch whether you're fishing open water or dropping through the ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eA Different Kind of Freedom Baitz Namesake\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany Freedom Baitz plastics take their names from U.S. military aircraft, weapons, and vessels, but the Patriot honors the people behind that larger story. Freedom Baitz says the bait is named for those who love, defend, and support the country. It's a particularly fitting name from a veteran-owned Minnesota company whose military-inspired product tradition reflects its support for those who protect American freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Freedom Baitz Patriot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details { margin:0; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details:first-of-type { border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary {\n    padding:14px 0; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; outline:none;\n  }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::marker { content:\"\"; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador p { margin:10px 0 16px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion--pescador\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy is this Freedom Baitz soft plastic called the Patriot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUnlike Freedom Baitz products named after specific military equipment, the Patriot is named for the individuals who love, defend, and support the country. The name reflects the broader military-inspired identity of veteran-owned Freedom Baitz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of action does the Patriot have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Patriot combines a chunky head with a long twisting tail. Freedom Baitz designed the tail to produce plenty of movement while jigging, creating an active presentation from the compact 1-inch bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat fish is the Freedom Baitz Patriot designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFreedom Baitz identifies crappie, bluegill, and perch as target species for the Patriot. Its 1-inch size makes it a compact panfish-focused soft plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use the Patriot for ice fishing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Freedom Baitz specifically designed the Patriot for both open-water and hard-water fishing, so the same active-tail profile can stay in your panfish rotation across seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the Freedom Baitz Patriot come in glow colors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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