Band'Um Wafters 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, Micro

Sonubaits Band'Um Wafters are semi-buoyant dumbbell hookbaits that counterbalance the weight of the hook and bait band. They sink slowly with the rig and remain lightly moving above the groundbait, making them easy for carp, bream, skimmers and F1s to pick up.

The cylindrical shape with enlarged ends keeps a bait band neatly in the narrower centre. This keeps the wafter securely on the hair, with the hook hanging directly beneath the bait. That makes it particularly suitable for method feeder and pellet waggler fishing.

When should you choose Micro?

Alongside 6, 8 and 10 mm, you can choose the Micro version for a smaller, less conspicuous hookbait. Sonubaits developed Micro Band’Um for smaller hooks and finer lines, for example when fishing for F1s, skimmers and bream. Even with Micro, check the balance of the complete rig in water.

Key features

• Semi-buoyant wafter between bottom hookbait and pop-up
• Counterbalances the weight of the hook and bait band
• Dumbbell shape keeps a bait band centrally positioned
• Suitable for method feeder and pellet waggler fishing
• For carp, bream, skimmers and F1s
• Always test for the correct balance in water beforehand

Use

Place the wafter in a bait band on the hair and test the complete rig in a tub of water. The right combination sinks slowly due to the weight of the hook and then remains lightly moving. If necessary, change the hook weight or add a small shot to the hair to fine-tune the balance.

Check that the bait band fits properly in the narrower centre of the chosen wafter, then test the entire rig in water. Want to attach the hookbait with a bait spike or bayonet? Then take a look at the softer Sonubaits Spike’um Wafters, which were developed for this purpose.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know whether the Band'Um Wafter is properly balanced?
Test it in water together with the hook and bait band. The rig should sink slowly; if the hookbait sinks immediately without a hook, it will not work as a true wafter.

Why is the dumbbell shape useful for a bait band?
The band sits in the narrower middle section, making the hookbait less likely to come loose and keeping the hook favourably positioned beneath the wafter.

Can I use Band'Um Wafters with a pellet waggler?
Yes. Their slower sinking speed keeps them in the feeding zone longer than a standard sinking hookbait.