Sonubaits Spike'Um Wafters

Description

The Sonubaits Spike’Um Wafter is an 8mm hookbait designed for anglers who prefer the speed and precision of a bait spike or bayonet over a bait band. While the Band’Um range revolutionised hookbaits for band users, the Spike’Um answers the demand for a spiked alternative. These are not simply reshaped Band’Ums; they feature a specific texture that is soft enough to take a spike without splitting, yet tough enough to stay on through a 100-yard cast. Like all true wafters, the 8mm Spike’Um floats on its own but sinks slowly under the weight of the hook and spike. This creates a "weightless" presentation that hovers just above a Method or Hybrid feeder. When a fish sucks at the bait, the Spike’Um is the first thing to enter its mouth, leading to more aggressive takes and better hook-ups. The 8mm size is described as the "utility player" of the range, suited to standard Method feeder work, Hybrid feeders, and targeting big bream. - Spike-Friendly Texture: Specifically formulated to be "soft-yet-resilient." You can push a bayonet or spike into these pellets repeatedly without the bait crumbling or splitting. - Critically Balanced Buoyancy: Carefully calibrated to counteract the weight of the hook. It doesn’t sit like a heavy "brick" on the bottom; it "wafts" naturally with the movement of water. - Long-Term Consistency: Unlike some wafters that lose their buoyancy once the tub has been open for a few weeks, Spike’Ums are designed to maintain their "waft" long-term. - High-Attraction Flavors: Available in the full legendary Sonubaits lineup, including the new Salted Caramel and the classic Chocolate Orange. - Visual Standout: Each tub contains a mix of colors within that flavor profile, allowing you to switch between subtle and "hi-viz" options instantly. - Size: 8mm - Type: Wafter (Semi-Buoyant) - Rigging Method: Optimized for Bait Spikes / Bayonets - Recommended Hook Size: Size 12 to 16 (Pattern dependent) - Flavor Range: Banoffee, Krill and Squid, Chocolate Orange, Salted Caramel, etc. - Target Species: Carp, F1s, Big Bream, Tench A pro tip for using Spike’Ums is to use a fine-gauge bayonet. While the bait is designed to be soft, a thinner spike creates a smaller hole, which means the bait will stay on for even longer, sometimes through 3 or 4 fish. In very shallow water, the Fluoro or Chocolate Orange versions are recommended, as the visual pop combined with the wafting movement is often too much for a curious carp to ignore. Always check the bait in water before use, as different hooks and spikes have different weights. The bait should sink slowly and rest just above the hook shank. If it floats too high, move to a slightly heavier hook or add a small shot to the hair. While the Spike’Um can technically be used in a bait band, the texture is optimised for spiking; for banding, the Band’Um Wafter range is recommended. Spike’Ums are more forgiving than standard hard pellets or boilies with thick spikes, but modern, thin-wire bayonets are the perfect partner. To keep them fresh, keep the lid screwed on tight and out of direct, baking sunlight to maintain the perfect texture for the whole season.