Salmo Hornet Sinking 5cm Holographic Grey Shiner

Salmo Hornet Sinking 5cm — Fast-Sinking Crankbait for Active Depth Control

The Salmo Hornet Sinking in 5 cm (2 inches) combines the legendary Hornet action with controlled descent, letting you fish deeper zones and count down to suspended predators with precision.

Sinking Design for Targeted Depth

Unlike floating models, the Sinking variant drops through the water column at a steady rate, giving you exact control over retrieval depth. Count it down to suspended walleye, perch, or trout, work structure at mid-depths, or let it sink into pockets between weed beds. The fast-twitch flanking action starts the moment you engage the reel, triggering strikes from predators at any level.

High Density Space-Aged Foam Body

Salmo's proprietary foam core delivers balsa-like buoyancy dynamics with vastly superior durability. Tooth marks compress and spring back rather than tearing, the material absorbs no water, and the internal balance remains true season after season. Thru-wire construction welded at both ends ensures hooks never pull free, while the unbreakable polycarbonate lip withstands rock, gravel, and concrete without chipping. Every Hornet is hand-tuned and tank-tested in Poland before it leaves the factory.

Choose the Right Variant

The Hornet Sinking line offers three sizes and a spectrum of finishes to match forage, water clarity, and predator mood:

• Hornet Sinking 4 cm — ultra-light rods, small streams, wary trout and perch in gin-clear water

• Hornet Sinking 5 cm (this model) — all-round choice for walleye, perch, trout, chub, and asp in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs; pairs with medium-light to medium spinning gear

• Hornet Sinking 6 cm — larger profiles for pike, zander, and trophy perch; covers water faster in murky conditions or when targeting bigger fish

• Holographic Grey Shiner — realistic baitfish silhouette with reflective scales; excels in moderate to clear water and bright to overcast conditions

• Olive Hot Spot, Real Identity Perch, UV Purple, Pearl Shad, Beetle, Hot Perch, Real Dace, Dace blue, Trout — natural imitations and high-contrast UV or fluorescent options for low light, stained water, or pressured fisheries

Facts

• Length: 5 cm (2 inches)

• Body material: High Density Space-Aged Foam

• Construction: welded thru-wire, unbreakable polycarbonate lip

• Finish: Holographic Grey Shiner

• Type: sinking crankbait

• Split rings: Rasco (USA)

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Made in Poland

• Lifetime warranty

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