Salmo Perch Floating Crankbait 12cm 2–4m 36g Perch

Salmo Perch Floating 12cm — Proven Pike and Zander Magnet

The Salmo Perch Floating 12cm in classic Perch pattern is a legendary crankbait that has earned its reputation as one of the most effective perch imitations in European waters. With its aggressive wobble and 2–4m running depth, it triggers strikes from pike, zander, and large perch even in pressured venues.

Aggressive Action That Provokes Reaction Strikes

The deep-diving lip and body geometry deliver a strong, pronounced wobble that displaces water and creates vibrations predators can't ignore. This aggressive action is especially deadly when retrieved over weedbeds, along drop-offs, or through current seams where ambush predators wait.

Time-Tested Perch Pattern for Natural Appeal

The realistic Perch colour scheme mimics the most common baitfish across Europe. Vertical bars, olive-green flanks, and red-tinged fins make this lure a convincing meal for pike and zander hunting in lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. The floating design allows pause-and-rise retrieves that often trigger follows into bites.

Choose the Right Variant

The Salmo Perch Floating series offers two sizes and multiple colours to match conditions and target species:

• Perch Floating 8cm (13g, 0.5–2m) — Versatile for perch, asp, and smaller pike in shallower water; ideal for canals, margins, and summer fishing

• Perch Floating 12cm (36g, 2–4m) — Deeper-diving workhorse for pike and zander; covers mid-depth structure, deeper weedbeds, and autumn/spring zones

• Perch (current model) — Classic natural perch pattern for clear to lightly stained water

• Holo Perch — Holographic flash for low-light or murky conditions

• Hot Perch — High-contrast orange belly for stained water or active fish

• Albino Perch — Pale, subtle option for ultra-clear water or pressured fish

• Holo Dark Green Head — Dark back with flash; effective in weedy, shaded areas

• Yellow Red Tiger — Bold striped pattern for maximum visibility in coloured water

Facts

• Length: 12cm

• Weight: 36g

• Running depth: 2–4m

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Treble hooks: 2

• Target species: Pike, zander, large perch

• Retrieve: Steady crank, stop-and-go, twitching

• Warning: Contains lead or cadmium; wash hands after handling, avoid contact with food