Salmo Fatso Crankbait 8cm Floating Golden Bait

Salmo Fatso 8cm Golden Bait — The versatile hybrid lure that adapts to every presentation

The Fatso merges the flash of a large spoon with the control of a jerkbait, opening new tactical possibilities for targeting pike, perch, and other predators. This 8cm floating model delivers 21g of castable weight in a compact profile.

Unmatched versatility in presentation styles

Whether you twitch it aggressively like a jerkbait, retrieve it steadily as a crankbait, or troll it behind the boat, the Fatso responds with a lazy, enticing action that triggers strikes. Its hybrid design lets you adapt your technique to match feeding moods and water conditions without switching lures.

Floating design for shallow water and structure

The floating buoyancy keeps the lure riding high, making it ideal for working over weed beds, submerged timber, and rocky shallows. Pause your retrieve and the Fatso rises enticingly, mimicking injured baitfish that predators can't resist.

Choose the right variant

The Fatso series gives you size and colour options to match different target species and conditions:

• 8cm (21g) — Compact profile for perch, smaller pike, and finesse presentations in pressured water or tight cover

• 10cm (48g) — Mid-size option balancing castability with visibility for mixed predator fishing

• 12cm (59g) — Large profile for trophy pike and open-water trolling

Golden Bait, Bright Perch, Emerald Perch, Bleeding Blue Shad, Spotted Brown Perch, Spotted Holo Smelt, Silver Halo, and Holo Tiger colour patterns adapt to water clarity and forage species.

Facts

• Length: 8cm

• Weight: 21g

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Lure type: Crankbait / Jerkbait hybrid

• Colour: Golden Bait

• Techniques: Twitching, jerking, steady retrieve, trolling

• Target species: Pike, perch, zander

• Contains lead — wash hands after handling