Salmo Hornet Floating 5cm Pearl Shad

Salmo Hornet Floating 5cm Pearl Shad — Proven walleye magnet for mid-depth work

The Pearl Shad color in 5 cm is your classic forage imitator for walleye, perch, and zander when targeting the 2–4.6 m zone. Its subtle baitfish profile excels in clear to lightly stained water.

Fast-twitch action that triggers strikes

Salmo's proprietary High Density Space-Aged Foam (HDSF) body delivers the tight, rod-thumping wobble that attracted In-Fisherman Magazine's recognition as one of the all-time great walleye crankbaits. The buoyant, tooth-resistant foam floats back to the surface on every pause, letting you work snags and rocky structure without constant hang-ups.

Built to survive season after season

A welded through-wire construction anchors split rings made in the USA (Rasco) and prevents hook pull-outs even from pike and big zander. The unbreakable polycarbonate lip withstands repeated collisions with rock and timber. Every Hornet is hand-tuned and tank-tested in Poland before it ships, and Salmo backs it with a lifetime warranty.

Choose the right variant

The Hornet Floating family spans three sizes and dozens of colors to match hatch and light conditions. Pick your setup based on target depth and forage:

• 3.5 cm (2.2 g, 0.5–1 m) — ultra-light rods, shallow flats, small perch and trout

• 4 cm (3 g, 1.5–3.1 m) — light spinning, mid-depth structure, perch and walleye

• 5 cm (7 g, 2–4.6 m) — medium casting or trolling, ledges and drop-offs, walleye and zander; Pearl Shad mimics roach, dace, and shad in clear water

• 6 cm (10 g, 2–5.6 m) — heavy rods, deep trolling, large walleye and pike

Facts

• Length: 5 cm

• Weight: 7 g

• Running depth: 2–4.6 m

• Action: floating

• Body: Salmo High Density Space-Aged Foam

• Lip: polycarbonate

• Hardware: through-wire, welded ends, USA split rings

• Color: Pearl Shad

• Made in Poland; lifetime warranty

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