Small rattling crankbaits for active predator fishing
Salmo Hornet Rattlin lures are compact floating / diving crankbaits designed together with top American anglers. Despite their small size they offer a very aggressive, rod-shaking action and a loud rattle that quickly attracts perch, bass, trout, zander and pike in both rivers and stillwaters.
Key features of Salmo Hornet Rattlin
The Rattlin Hornet combines several proven technologies in one small body to give you maximum efficiency on the water.
Floating / diving crankbait with strong, vibrating action that works immediately on the first turns of the handle.
Integrated glass bead rattle chamber that increases lure presence and helps predators locate it in coloured or deeper water.
Unbreakable polycarbonate lip for reliable work even when the lure hits stones, timber or other structure. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Oval split rings and quality KVD Elite Triple Grip treble hooks to keep hooked fish securely pinned during the fight. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Salmo Infinity Cast System (SICS) that shifts weight during the cast, helping you reach dis...
Salmo Hornet Rattlin lures are compact floating / diving crankbaits designed together with top American anglers. Despite their small size they offer a very aggressive, rod-shaking action and a loud rattle that quickly attracts perch, bass, trout, zander and pike in both rivers and stillwaters.
Key features of Salmo Hornet Rattlin
The Rattlin Hornet combines several proven technologies in one small body to give you maximum efficiency on the water.
Floating / diving crankbait with strong, vibrating action that works immediately on the first turns of the handle.
Integrated glass bead rattle chamber that increases lure presence and helps predators locate it in coloured or deeper water.
Unbreakable polycarbonate lip for reliable work even when the lure hits stones, timber or other structure. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Oval split rings and quality KVD Elite Triple Grip treble hooks to keep hooked fish securely pinned during the fight. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Salmo Infinity Cast System (SICS) that shifts weight during the cast, helping you reach distant spots and cover more water with each retrieve. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Where Rattlin Hornet works best
Hornet Rattlin lures are excellent choices wherever predators feed on small baitfish. They work equally well on natural rivers, canals, gravel pits and reservoirs.
Rivers and streams – perfect for fishing along current breaks, edges of deeper holes and undercut banks.
Lakes and reservoirs – effective over drop-offs, submerged structure, weed edges and shallow bays with baitfish.
Canals and urban waters – compact size and strong vibration make them ideal for pressured fish that see many larger lures.
How to fish the Salmo Hornet Rattlin
The lure can be fished in many different ways and is suitable for both spinning and trolling.
Upstream in rivers – cast slightly upstream and retrieve just faster than the current so the lure works intensively in place and along the bottom features. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Downstream – hold the lure over deeper spots or just above drop-offs where better fish usually wait.
Stillwaters – vary retrieve speed with short pauses and gentle twitches of the rod tip to trigger following fish into striking. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Trolling – run the lure behind the boat at different depths to quickly search for active predators along structure lines.
Changing the retrieve speed, adding pauses and occasional twitches often makes the difference on difficult days, especially when fish follow the lure without committing to the bite.
Technical information
Depending on the selected size and colour, Salmo Hornet Rattlin lures cover a wide range of situations from shallow banks to deeper runs.
Lure type: floating / diving crankbait with internal rattle.
Target species: perch, bass, trout, chub, zander and pike.
Typical tackle: light to medium spinning or baitcasting outfit with thin braided or mono line.
Use with a short wire trace or strong fluorocarbon leader when pike are present.
Wide selection of colours, including natural baitfish patterns and high-contrast designs for low light or coloured water.
Whether you are searching new water or need a compact lure that still sends out a strong signal, Salmo Hornet Rattlin is a dependable option that often produces bites when larger or quieter crankbaits fail.
Salmo
Made in Poland. The founder of the Salmo company and the main designer of the lures is Mr. Piotr Piskorski. Salmo - Performance Fishing Lures. You only have to fish with SALMO lures once to become convinced of how special they are. They really are not just more imitations made to satisfy the whims of collector-anglers - these lures are unique for several reasons. There is no other lure manufacturer in the world who, as well as drawing upon his skill and fishing passion, has invested in professional knowledge of fish biology. SALMO lures therefore have built-in secrets – a powerful combination coming from the knowledge and experience of designers (graduate fish biologists) and the demanding SALMO field testers in Europe and overseas. The magic of these secrets is confirmed every day by the messages of thanks coming in from many countries accompanied by pictures of trophy fish caught on our lures and stories about fantastic fishing adventures.