Salmo Fatso Crankbait 8cm Floating Emerald Perch

Salmo Fatso 8cm — Hybrid Crankbait for Versatile Predator Fishing

The Salmo Fatso combines the flash of a spoon with the action of a jerkbait, creating a unique floating crankbait that adapts to multiple retrieval techniques and triggers aggressive strikes from pike, perch, and zander.

Works as Wobbler, Jerkbait, and Trolling Lure

This 8cm hybrid delivers a distinctive lazy wobble on steady retrieves, yet responds instantly to twitches and jerks. Cast and crank it like a traditional crankbait, work it erratically as a jerkbait, or troll it behind your boat—each technique unlocks different predator responses and makes the Fatso exceptionally versatile across seasons and conditions.

Floating Design for Shallow Water and Snag-Rich Zones

The floating buoyancy lets you target pike and perch in weedbeds, over submerged structure, and along shorelines where predators ambush prey. Pause your retrieve and the lure rises slowly, mimicking a stunned baitfish and often triggering follows into strikes. The 21g weight casts accurately even in wind, while the compact 8cm profile matches perch, roach, and small baitfish perfectly.

Choose the Right Variant

The Fatso Floating series is available in three sizes to match conditions and target species:

• 8cm, 21g (current model) — All-round size for perch, zander, and smaller pike in rivers, canals, and lakes; ideal for casting in confined spaces and moderate depths

• 10cm, 48g — Medium size for larger pike and zander in open water, deeper structures, and trolling; balances castability with increased vibration

• 12cm, 59g — Big-bait option for trophy pike and deep trolling; maximum flash and presence for clear water and pressured fish

Colors span natural (Emerald Perch, Spotted Brown Perch, Golden Bait), high-contrast (Bright Perch, Bleeding Blue Shad), UV-reactive (Spotted Holo Smelt), and experimental finishes (Silver Halo, Holo Tiger).

Facts

• Length: 8cm

• Weight: 21g

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Color: Emerald Perch

• Type: Crankbait/Jerkbait hybrid

• Target species: Pike, perch, zander

• Techniques: Casting, twitching, jerking, trolling

• Contains lead or cadmium—wash hands after handling; do not ingest