Wafters have been used by specimen anglers for many years. Wafters were first introduced by Sonubaits 2014 in smaller sizes to attract anglers. Since then, the flavors and colors have changed, but the principle remains the same. A wafter should float, but sink slowly with the weight of a hook attached.
This balances the wafter and makes it ripple. Because it floats when a fish is feeding, it will rise faster than a standard bottom bait in the fish's mouth, resulting in more hooks. If it sinks without the weight of the hook, it's not a wafter, but a normal sinking bait that won't work as a wafter should. Always check your wafter in a tub of water before using it.