Crushing Slab Crappies with the DMR on SJTV

Our new release and innovation for 2025 put to the test on Sportsman's Journal TV! Meet your new panfish favorite - the DMR. Perfect to pinpoint loan roaming trophy slabs midsummer with electronics as Tyler and Sara show in this episode.

Our DMR is available in a 1" and 2" profile and combines the BEST features of some of our top-performing baitz, the Apache and the Tomahawk. With a flapping straight tail and dual appendages, it doesn't take much to trigger strikes with the movement this bait has under water.

Check out the full SJTV episode below or click here to watch it on YouTube. Looking for more recommended Freedom Baitz from the SJTV duo? Shop the SJTV Essential Panfish Kit - a variety kit of 12 packs of their favorite baitz.

Watch the DMR In Action  ↓

How They Rigged It

When it comes to pinpointing fish with electronics, you want something small and precise but heavy enough to get down to the strike zone before the fish are out of range. In this episode, they simply pair the 1" and 2" profiles with a 1/16oz tungsten jig head to pitch at fish at a distance. In dirty water like lakes with huge algae blooms midsummer, going dark or larger with your profile is the key to being seen.

The DMR

The DMR is a versatile straight-tail plastic with a unique twist. Named after the military's Designated Marksman Rifle, the DMR is designed for precision targeting trophy fish. Just like its namesake, this bait is all about accuracy and effectiveness. Featuring two strategically placed arms off the sides, it delivers an enticing action that mimics the natural movement of prey, triggering aggressive strikes. Shop It Here →