Salmo Hornet Floating 3.5cm 0.5–1.0m 2.2g Hot Perch

Salmo Hornet Floating 3.5cm — Mini Crankbait with Maximum Appeal

The Salmo Hornet Floating 3.5cm in Hot Perch is a legendary mini crankbait that delivers the fast-twitch, rod-vibrating action proven to trigger strikes from perch, trout, chub, and other freshwater predators. Tank-tested and hand-tuned in Poland, this ultra-compact lure punches far above its weight class.

Unbreakable Construction Meets Lifelike Action

Crafted from Salmo's proprietary High Density Space-Aged Foam (HDSF), the Hornet 3.5cm resists tooth damage, absorbs no water, and maintains perfect buoyancy dive after dive. The welded thru-wire construction and unbreakable polycarbonate lip ensure your hooks stay locked and your lure keeps fishing season after season—all backed by Salmo's Lifetime Warranty.

Shallow-Water Precision for Pressured Fish

Running at 0.5–1.0 m, this floating variant excels in streams, canals, shallow bays, and over weed beds where bigger lures spook wary fish. The Hot Perch pattern combines natural perch markings with high-contrast flanks to provoke reaction strikes in clear to lightly stained water, especially during spring and autumn when perch and trout hunt aggressively in the shallows.

Choose the Right Variant

The Hornet Floating series offers five sizes (3.5, 4, 5, 6 cm) and a wide colour palette to match hatch, water clarity, and target species:

• 3.5 cm (2.2 g, 0.5–1.0 m) — Ultra-light setups for small streams, canals, and pressured trout or perch; ideal for UL spinning

• 4 cm (3 g, 1.5–3.1 m) — All-round size for perch, chub, and asp in rivers and lakes

• 5 cm (7 g, 2.0–4.6 m) — Medium diving depth for zander, perch, and pike in deeper zones

• 6 cm (10 g, 2.0–5.6 m) — Deepest runner for targeting zander, pike, and asp along drop-offs and channels

• Hot Perch — High-contrast perch imitation for clear to slightly stained water; effective year-round

• Real Dace / Dace Blue — Natural baitfish patterns for ultra-clear conditions

• Gold Fluo Perch — Adds fluorescent flanks for low-light or slightly murky water

• Pearl Shad / Holographic Grey Shiner — Subtle flash for spooky fish in gin-clear water

• Green Tiger / Olive Hot Spot — Perch and pike attractors in weedy or tannin-stained venues

• UV Purple — UV-reflective finish for deep or coloured water where contrast matters

Facts

• Lure type: Floating crankbait

• Length: 3.5 cm

• Weight: 2.2 g

• Running depth: 0.5–1.0 m

• Colour: Hot Perch

• Body: Salmo High Density Space-Aged Foam (HDSF)

• Lip: Unbreakable polycarbonate

• Construction: Welded single thru-wire

• Split rings: Rasco (USA)

• Water: Freshwater

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Made in Poland

• Lifetime Warranty

• Warning: May contain lead or cadmium; wash hands after handling