Salmo Hornet Floating 9cm 3.5–5m 36g Hot Perch

Salmo Hornet 9cm Floating — Built to Battle Giants

Developed alongside Europe's top catfish specialists, the Salmo Hornet crankbait combines tournament-proven deep-diving action with bombproof construction that stands up to the hardest-fighting predators.

Deep-Running Power for Catfish and Pike

The Hornet dives to 3.5–5 m and delivers strong, low-frequency vibrations that telegraph directly to your rod tip—even when trolling 45 m behind the boat. This makes depth control and lure tracking effortless, whether you're casting structure or covering water on the troll. Catfish and pike alike struggle to ignore the aggressive wobble and lifelike profile.

Unbreakable Construction for Monster Fish

Salmo built the Hornet with a High Density Space-Aged Foam (HDSF) body, thru-wire construction welded at the ends, and a polycarbonate bill. Every lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested in Poland. The result: a crankbait that shrugs off strikes from 20+ kg fish and keeps swimming true, season after season.

Choose the Right Variant

All Hornet Floating 9cm models share the same deep-diving profile, weight (36 g), and tough HDSF construction. Pick your pattern to match local forage or water clarity:

• Hot Perch — high-contrast orange belly and dark barring for stained water and low light; ideal for catfish and pike in rivers and reservoirs

• Nordic Perch — classic perch imitation for clear to moderately stained conditions

• Silver Halo — bright flash for open water and sunny days

• Holo Smelt — natural baitfish profile for clear water and pressured fish

• Holo Red Head — red head and silver body trigger reaction strikes in a wide range of conditions

• Holographic Grey Shiner — subtle grey tones for ultra-clear water and spooky predators

• Green Tiger — bold chartreuse and black for murky water and aggressive feeding windows

Facts

• Length: 9 cm

• Weight: 36 g

• Running depth: 3.5–5 m

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Body: Salmo HDSF with thru-wire construction

• Lip: Polycarbonate

• Hardware: USA-made split rings (Rasco)

• Color: Hot Perch

• Techniques: casting, trolling

• Target species: catfish, pike

• Made in Poland

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested