Salmo Hornet Floating 5cm Holographic Grey Shiner

Salmo Hornet Floating 5cm — Legendary walleye action for all predators

The Salmo Hornet Floating 5cm in Holographic Grey Shiner delivers the fast-twitch, rod-vibrating crankbait action that In-Fisherman Magazine recognized as one of the greatest walleye lures of all time—and it's equally deadly on perch, pike, bass, and every freshwater predator.

Tooth-proof foam body with irresistible action

Crafted from Salmo's proprietary High Density Space-Aged Foam (HDSF)—engineered to match balsa's buoyancy but far more durable—the Hornet shrugs off sharp teeth, stays watertight, and maintains its aggressive wobble season after season. The thru-wire construction welded at both ends ensures hooks never pull free, while the unbreakable polycarbonate lip dives reliably to 2.0–4.6 m and bounces off structure without chipping.

Hand-tuned precision straight from the box

Every Hornet is individually tank-tested and hand-tuned in Poland before it ships, so you get perfect tracking and maximum vibration on the very first cast. Split rings are sourced from Rasco in the USA for exceptional strength, and Salmo backs every lure with a lifetime warranty.

Choose the right variant

The Hornet family offers five sizes and three buoyancy types to match any depth and species. Select your size and action based on target fish and water conditions:

• 3.5 cm / 2.2 g Floating (0.5–1.0 m) — ultra-light gear for trout, perch, and chub in shallow streams or over weedbeds

• 4 cm / 3 g Floating (1.5–3.1 m) — versatile small-water option for perch, asp, and walleye in canals and rivers

• 5 cm / 7 g Floating (2.0–4.6 m) — the classic walleye and zander workhorse; perfect for trolling drop-offs or casting rocky points (current product: Holographic Grey Shiner)

• 6 cm / 10 g Floating (2.0–5.6 m) — larger profile for pike, big perch, and bass in reservoirs and deep lakes

• Sinking (SI) and Super Deep Runner (SD) variants — available across sizes for deeper structure and faster currents

Facts

• Lure type: crankbait, floating

• Length: 5 cm (approx. 2")

• Weight: 7 g

• Running depth: 2.0–4.6 m

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

• Lip: unbreakable polycarbonate

• Construction: welded thru-wire, USA-made split rings (Rasco)

• Color: Holographic Grey Shiner

• Water: freshwater

• Made in Poland; individually hand-tuned and tank-tested

• In the Salmo line-up since 1995

• Warning: may contain lead or cadmium; wash hands after handling and keep away from food