Salmo Hornet Sinking 2.5cm Trout

Salmo Hornet Sinking 2.5cm Trout — Precision micro crankbait for ultra-light tactics

The Salmo Hornet Sinking 2.5cm in Trout is a legendary micro crankbait that delivers an aggressive, rod-vibrating action even at the smallest size. Hand-crafted in Poland and tank-tested for perfect swimming behavior, this sinking version excels when you need to reach deeper holding zones or work current seams where trout, perch, and panfish ambush prey.

Irresistible vibration in a compact profile

Constructed from Salmo's proprietary High Density Space-Aged Foam (HDSF)—engineered to match the buoyancy of balsa while resisting teeth and water absorption—the Hornet produces a fast, erratic twitch that triggers strikes from reluctant predators. The sinking action lets you count down to precise depths and maintain contact in moving water, making it ideal for stream fishing, drop-offs, and rocky structure.

Built to last, tuned to catch

Every Hornet features thru-wire construction welded at both ends, ensuring hooks never pull free during hard fights. The unbreakable polycarbonate lip withstands repeated contact with rocks and wood, while USA-made Rasco split rings handle aggressive strikes. Each lure is individually hand-tuned and tank-tested before leaving the factory, so it runs true on the first cast.

Choose the right variant

The Hornet Sinking range offers five sizes and multiple colors to match your target species and water conditions:

• 2.5cm (1.5g, 0.5–1.0m) — Ultralight trout rods, panfish, small stream perch; colors include Trout, Holographic Grey Shiner, Beetle, Real Dace, Pearl Shad, Real Identity Perch, Hot Perch

• 3.5cm (2.6g, 1.0–2.6m) — Versatile all-rounder for perch, trout, and chub; colors include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Real Dace, Trout, Pearl Shad, UV Purple

• 4cm (4g, 2–2.5m) — Light spinning for bigger trout, perch, and zander; colors include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Beetle, Real Dace, Olive Hot Spot, Pearl Shad, Trout, UV Purple

• 5cm (8g, 3–4m) — Standard spinning for zander, bass, and walleye; colors include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Beetle, Real Dace, Olive Hot Spot, Pearl Shad, Trout, UV Purple

• 6cm — Larger predators in deep water; colors include Hot Perch, Holographic Grey Shiner, Olive Hot Spot, Real Identity Perch

Facts

• Lure type: Sinking crankbait

• Length: 2.5cm (1 inch)

• Weight: 1.5g

• Running depth: 0.5–1.0m

• Color: Trout

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

• Lip: Unbreakable polycarbonate

• Wire: Thru-wire construction, welded

• Split rings: Rasco (USA)

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Made in Poland

• Lifetime warranty

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