Salmo Hornet

Salmo Hornet — The Compact Predator Wobbler That Works Across Species

The Salmo Hornet is a small, fast, and highly effective crankbait designed to fool pike, perch, zander, and trout in rivers and still waters alike. Its vibrant action transmits directly through the rod, keeping you in constant contact with the lure.

Built for Versatility Across Conditions

The Hornet's polycarbonate body and diving lip give it a tight, responsive wobble that works whether you're casting or trolling. You can retrieve it slowly against the current or speed it up with the flow — short pauses near likely holding spots frequently trigger strikes. In still waters, brief rod-tip accelerations during trolling add that extra trigger to entice following fish.

Tackle Setup Makes the Difference

To get the best action out of the Hornet, pair it with light tackle: thin line, small snap swivels, and a light rod. This allows the lure to move freely and reach its intended depth. Two VMC Black Nickel treble hooks ensure a solid hookset on short-striking fish — a common challenge with compact crankbaits.

Choose the Right Variant

The Salmo Hornet range spans multiple sizes, running depths, and color options to match your target species and water type. Use the list below to find the best fit:

• Salmo Hornet Wobbler — 4 cm / 3 g, running depth 1.5–3.1 m (River Craw): Polycarbonate lip, ideal for shallow rivers and streams targeting trout and perch

• Salmo Hornet Wobbler — 4 cm / 3 g, running depth 1.5–3.1 m (Holo Super Bleak): Same compact size with a baitfish finish for clear-water perch and zander

• Salmo Hornet Wobbler — 4 cm / 4 g, sinking, running depth 2–2.5 m (Green Tiger / Holo Super Bleak), Polycarbonate Tauchlippe: Sinking model for structured mid-depth zones; polycarbonate bill and body

• Salmo Hornet Wobbler — 5 cm / 8 g, running depth 3–4 m (Ayu): Larger profile for pike and bigger perch in deeper water

• Salmo Hornet Wobbler — 6 cm / 10 g, running depth 2–5.6 m (Spotted Brown Perch): Wide depth range, versatile for trolling and casting in reservoirs

• Salmo Hornet Wobbler — 9 cm / 36 g, running depth 3.5–5 m (Emerald Perch): Heavy-duty deep diver for pike and large zander; 2 treble hooks

• Salmo Hornet Wobbler — Polycarbonate Tauchlippe / Polycarbonate body (various colors, no depth/weight data available): Standard Hornet configuration; confirm specs at point of purchase

Facts

• Brand: Salmo

• Lure type: Wobbler (crankbait)

• Body material: Polycarbonate

• Diving lip: Polycarbonate

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

• Target species: Pike, perch, zander, trout

• Techniques: Spinning, trolling

• Package contents: 1 wobbler in selected variant