Salmo Hornet Floating 5cm Olive Hot Spot

Salmo Hornet Floating 5cm Olive Hot Spot — fast-twitch action for all freshwater predators

Recognized by In-Fisherman Magazine as one of the greatest walleye crankbaits of all time, the Salmo Hornet delivers a rod-vibrating, fast-twitch action that triggers strikes from pike, perch, bass, and zander across rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

Irresistible action that catches more fish

Hand-tuned and tank-tested in Poland, every Hornet generates a tight, high-frequency wobble that predators cannot ignore. The proprietary High Density Space-Aged Foam body mimics the buoyancy of balsa wood while offering superior resistance to teeth marks and water absorption, so your lure keeps fishing season after season.

Built to last a lifetime

Super-strong thru-wire construction, welded at both ends, ensures hooks never tear free even during hard fights. The unbreakable polycarbonate lip withstands rocks and timber, and every component—from the USA-made Rasco split rings to the hand-applied finish—is backed by Salmo's Lifetime Warranty.

Choose the right variant

The Hornet range offers three buoyancies and five lengths to match your target species and fishing depth. Select your model by water type, retrieve speed, and quarry:

• 3.5cm Floating — ultralight setups, small streams, trout, chub, asp

• 4cm Floating — light spinning, shallow bays, perch, small pike, black bass

• 5cm Floating (this model) — all-round freshwater predators, walleye, zander, medium pike, bass, 0.5–2m depth

• 6cm Floating — larger pike, musky, lake trolling, deeper crankdowns

• Color families: naturalistic (Real Identity, Holographic Grey Shiner, Dace), high-contrast (Hot Perch, Nordic Perch, Gold Fluo Perch), UV-enhanced (UV Purple), warm-water (Olive Hot Spot, Green Tiger)

Facts

• Length: 5cm (approx. 2")

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Construction: High Density Space-Aged Foam body, thru-wire welded frame, polycarbonate lip

• Hardware: Rasco split rings (USA)

• Finish: hand-painted, individually tuned and tank-tested

• Target species: walleye, zander, pike, perch, bass

• In the Salmo line-up since 1995

• Made in Poland

• Lifetime Warranty