Salmo Hornet Sinking 2.5cm Hot Perch

Salmo Hornet Sinking 2.5cm Hot Perch — Ultra-compact crankbait for tight-lipped predators

The Hornet Sinking 2.5cm in Hot Perch delivers the legendary Hornet action in a micro package, sinking fast to reach suspended fish and triggering strikes from perch, trout, and other finesse feeders in shallow to mid-depth zones.

Fast-sinking micro profile reaches fish others miss

The sinking action drops this 1.5 g crankbait quickly through the water column, letting you target fish holding at 0.5–1.0 m or count it down to suspended predators. The compact 2.5 cm silhouette and vibrant Hot Perch pattern excel in clear water and pressured conditions where larger lures spook wary fish.

Salmo durability in a bite-sized package

Constructed from Salmo's proprietary High Density Space-Aged Foam (HDSF) — engineered to match balsa buoyancy but resist teeth and water absorption — the Hornet withstands repeated strikes without losing action. Thru-wire construction welded at both ends and an unbreakable polycarbonate lip ensure the tiny lure stands up to big fish. Each unit is hand-tuned and tank-tested in Poland.

Choose the right variant

The Salmo Hornet Sinking family spans five sizes (2.5, 3.5, 4, 5, and 6 cm) and multiple colour patterns to match hatch and depth:

• Hornet Sinking 2.5 cm (1.5 g, 0.5–1.0 m) — micro finesse for perch, small trout, and ultra-light spinning in streams and shallows; colours include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Beetle, Real Dace, Pearl Shad, Real Identity Perch, Trout, Dace blue

• Hornet Sinking 3.5 cm (2.6 g, 1.0–2.6 m) — all-round ultralight choice for deeper pockets and larger perch; colours include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Real Dace, Pearl Shad, Trout, Olive Hot Spot, Real Identity Perch, UV Purple, Dace blue

• Hornet Sinking 4 cm (4 g, 2.0–2.5 m) — mid-size option for mixed predators and light jigging; colours include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Real Dace, Pearl Shad, Beetle, Olive Hot Spot, UV Purple, Trout, Real Identity Perch, Dace blue

• Hornet Sinking 5 cm (8 g, 3.0–4.0 m) — deep-water workhorse for trout, zander, and bass; colours include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Real Dace, Pearl Shad, Beetle, Olive Hot Spot, UV Purple, Trout, Real Identity Perch, Dace blue

• Hornet Sinking 6 cm — largest sinking variant for big predators and deep structure; colours include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Olive Hot Spot, Real Dace, Real Identity Perch

Facts

• Length: 2.5 cm

• Weight: 1.5 g

• Running depth: 0.5–1.0 m

• Action: Sinking crankbait

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

• Lip: Polycarbonate

• Construction: Thru-wire, welded ends

• Split rings: Rasco (USA)

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Made in Poland

• Salmo Lifetime Warranty

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