Salmo Hornet

Salmo Hornet — The Compact Predator Wobbler That Works Across Species

The Salmo Hornet is a small, fast-running polycarbonate crankbait built for anglers who want one versatile lure that consistently fools pike, perch, zander, and trout across a range of conditions.

Built from Polycarbonate for Precision and Durability

Both the body and the diving lip are moulded from polycarbonate, giving the Hornet a tight, responsive action that transmits directly through the rod — you feel every vibration. The robust construction stands up to repeated strikes from predators without losing its tight wiggle or its lip geometry.

Versatile Technique, Consistent Action

The Hornet performs upstream and downstream, in rivers and still waters. Fish it slowly against the current for a natural presentation, or retrieve quickly with the flow for a fleeing-baitfish profile. Short pauses near suspected lies frequently trigger takes. When trolling, a brief rod-tip acceleration adds an erratic kick that provokes reaction strikes. Two sharp VMC Black Nickel treble hooks ensure solid hook-ups on any bite. Use light tackle — small snap swivels and thin lines — to let the lure run freely and maximise its action.

Choose the Right Variant

The Salmo Hornet is available in a wide range of sizes, weights, running depths, colours, and sink rates. Match your choice to your target species, water depth, and technique:

• 4 cm / 3 g (e.g. River Craw, Holo Super Bleak — running depth ~1.5–3.1 m): ultralight spinning for trout, perch, and stream fishing with light tackle

• 4 cm / 4 g — sinking (e.g. Green Tiger, Holo Super Bleak — running depth ~2–2.5 m): countdown presentations in still water or slower rivers; perch and trout

• 5 cm / 8 g (e.g. Ayu — running depth ~3–4 m): all-round river and lake lure for perch, zander, and small pike

• 6 cm / 10 g (e.g. Spotted Brown Perch — running depth ~2–5.6 m): deeper reaches and larger perch or zander; also suits casting with medium spinning gear

• 9 cm / 36 g (e.g. Emerald Perch — running depth ~3.5–5 m, 2 Treble Hooks): big-water pike and zander trolling or long-distance casting

• Polycarbonate Tauchlippe body variants (including current product — Polycarbonat Tauchlippe / Polycarbonat body / 2 treble hooks): shared lip and body construction across multiple colour options; select by colour to match local forage or water clarity

Facts

• Brand: Salmo

• Lure type: Wobbler (crankbait)

• Body material: Polycarbonate

• Diving lip: Polycarbonate

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

• Suitable species: Pike, perch, zander, trout

• Techniques: Spinning, trolling (upstream and downstream)

• Recommended setup: Light tackle, small snap swivels, thin lines

• Contents: 1 wobbler in selected variant