Salmo Hornet

Salmo Hornet — Compact Polycarbonate Wobbler for Predator Fishing

The Salmo Hornet is a small, fast-action crankbait built from polycarbonate that punches well above its weight when targeting a broad range of predatory fish. Its lively action transmits all the way up the rod, keeping you connected to every twitch and turn.

Built for Versatility Across Waters

Whether you're working a river or a stillwater, the Hornet adapts. In current, retrieve it slowly upstream or burn it back downstream with the flow; brief pauses near likely holding spots frequently trigger strikes. In lakes and reservoirs it performs equally well on the cast or trolled behind a boat — a short acceleration via the rod tip often provokes an extra bite during the troll.

Light Tackle Ready, Sharp Hooks Included

The polycarbonate diving bill and body keep weight low, making the Hornet ideal for light spinning setups. Pair it with a light snap or small swivel and thin mainline to unlock the full action. Two sharp VMC Black Nickel treble hooks are fitted as standard, providing reliable hooksets on pike, zander, perch, and trout alike.

Choose the Right Variant

The Hornet matrix covers a wide range of sizes, weights, running depths, and swim actions. Select the combination that best matches your target species, venue, and presentation style.

• 4 cm / 3 g — running depth 1.5–3.1 m (e.g. River Craw, Holo Super Bleak): compact and ultralight; ideal for trout and perch in shallow rivers or streams with light tackle

• 4 cm / 4 g — running depth 2–2.5 m, sinking (e.g. Green Tiger, Holo Super Bleak): sinking version gives extra depth control; suited to perch and zander over deeper structures

• 5 cm / 8 g — running depth 3–4 m (e.g. Ayu): steps up the depth range; good all-rounder for zander and pike in medium-depth stillwaters and rivers

• 6 cm / 10 g — running depth 2–5.6 m (e.g. Spotted Brown Perch): versatile mid-size option that covers a broad depth window; effective for pike and larger zander

• 9 cm / 36 g — running depth 3.5–5 m (e.g. Emerald Perch): the largest and heaviest option; targets big pike and zander at depth, suitable for trolling or long casting with medium-heavy gear

• Polycarbonate bill variants (multiple colours, specs unlisted): share the same proven Hornet body and action; choose by colour to match local forage or water conditions

Facts

• Brand: Salmo

• Lure type: Wobbler (crankbait)

• Body material: Polycarbonate

• Diving bill: Polycarbonate

• Hook configuration: 2 treble hooks (VMC Black Nickel)

• Target species: Pike, zander, perch, trout

• Techniques: Spinning, trolling

• Package contents: 1 wobbler in the chosen variant