Salmo Hornet Floating 4cm Pearl Shad

Salmo Hornet Floating 4cm Pearl Shad — Deadly Walleye Action in a Compact Package

The Pearl Shad variant of the Salmo Hornet 4cm delivers the legendary rod-vibrating action that In-Fisherman Magazine recognized as one of the greatest walleye crankbaits of all time, now in a subtle natural finish that excels in clear water.

Irresistible Fast-Twitch Action

Crafted from Salmo's proprietary High Density Space-Aged Foam (HDSF), this crankbait produces a fast, aggressive wiggle that transmits directly to your rod tip. The foam body mimics balsa's buoyancy while offering superior tooth resistance and zero water absorption. The 4cm size dives to 1.5–3.1m, making it ideal for targeting suspended walleye, perch, and trout over structure.

Battle-Tested Durability

Every Hornet features a super-strong through-wire construction welded at both ends, ensuring hooks never tear out during hard fights. The unbreakable polycarbonate lip stands up to rocks and pilings, while the hand-tuned, tank-tested design guarantees perfect action straight from the package. Each lure is individually inspected and backed by Salmo's Lifetime Warranty.

Choose the Right Variant

The Hornet floating series offers five sizes and multiple color patterns to match any forage or condition. Select your model based on target depth and species:

• 3.5cm (2.2g, 0.5–1m) — ultra-shallow cranking for trout streams and panfish

• 4cm (3g, 1.5–3.1m, Pearl Shad) — all-around walleye and perch workhorse for mid-depth structure

• 5cm (7g, 2–4.6m) — larger profile for deeper walleye, bass, and pike in reservoirs

• 6cm (10g, 2–5.6m) — big bait for big predators in deep water

• Hot Perch, Green Tiger, Gold Fluo Perch — high-contrast colors for stained water or low light

• Pearl Shad, Holographic Grey Shiner, Real Dace — natural patterns for clear water and pressured fish

• UV Purple, Olive Hot Spot — modern UV-reactive finishes for triggering strikes

Facts

• Length: 4cm (1-5/8")

• Weight: 3g

• Running depth: 1.5–3.1m

• Body: Salmo High Density Space-Aged Foam

• Action: Floating, fast twitch

• Construction: Through-wire, welded ends

• Lip: Polycarbonate

• Split rings: Rasco (USA)

• Hand tuned and tank tested

• Made in Poland

• In production since 1995