Salmo Fatso Crankbait 8cm Floating Bleeding Blue Shad

Salmo Fatso 8cm Floating — The hybrid lure that adapts to every technique

The Salmo Fatso Crankbait in 8cm and Bleeding Blue Shad combines the lazy rolling action of a spoon with the versatility of a jerkbait, giving you a lethal weapon for pike, zander, and perch in one lure.

Unique hybrid action triggers strikes

The Fatso's distinctive profile creates a rolling, wobbling motion that predators mistake for an easy meal. Whether you retrieve it steadily like a crankbait, twitch it aggressively as a jerkbait, or slow-roll it through structure, this lure adapts to your technique and the fish's mood. The 8cm size and floating design make it ideal for shallow to mid-depth fishing over weed beds and rocky areas.

Multiple retrieval techniques in one lure

Use the Fatso as a classic wobbler for steady retrieves, work it with erratic jerks and pauses to trigger reaction strikes, or even troll it behind a boat for covering water. The floating model suspends near the surface on pauses, giving hesitant predators extra time to commit. This versatility means you can adapt your presentation without changing lures when conditions or fish behavior shifts.

Choose the right variant

The Fatso Floating series offers three sizes and multiple color patterns to match your target species and water conditions:

• 8cm (21g) — Best for perch, smaller pike, and zander in shallow to medium depths; effective in pressured waters where a compact profile triggers bites. Available in Bleeding Blue Shad, Spotted Brown Perch, Spotted Holo Smelt, Bright Perch, Emerald Perch, Golden Bait, Silver Halo, and Holo Tiger.

• 10cm (48g) — Mid-size option for pike and larger zander; ideal for medium depths and moderate current. Available in Bleeding Blue Shad, Golden Bait, Bright Perch, Spotted Brown Perch, Emerald Perch, Spotted Holo Smelt, Holo Tiger, and Silver Halo.

• 12cm (59g) — Targets trophy pike and large predators; designed for deeper water and trolling applications. Available in Golden Bait, Holo Tiger, Spotted Holo Smelt, Bleeding Blue Shad, Spotted Brown Perch, Bright Perch, Emerald Perch, and Silver Halo.

Facts

• Length: 8cm

• Weight: 21g

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Color: Bleeding Blue Shad

• Type: Crankbait/Jerkbait hybrid

• Techniques: Casting, twitching, trolling, steady retrieve

• Target species: Pike, zander, perch

• Warning: Contains lead or cadmium; wash hands after handling