Panfish, Trout, catfish and more find a fat juicy waxworm like a bite of pure energy. The issue is that live waxworms smell terrible, die easily and require special handling to keep them in prime condition even for a short period of time. Q8 HybrAlive Wax-E’s eliminate the hassles while performing better than live waxworms. Soft yet durable with the ability to catch multiple fish on one bait. Packed with nutritious juices, fish recognize. Excellent for ice fishing or drifting in a stream or under a bobber. . Q8 Tip Wax-E’s are better than standard plastisol baits because they pack the same nutrients found in a natural grub and disperse the scent and flavor continuously using Q8 HHP (HybrAlive Hydrophilic Polymer) technology. Fish bite and hold on. These baits are soft and subtle, yet remarkably durable and are biodegradable. They are available in a variety of color choices and consistent performance is only achievable with patented HHP materials developed by Q8 Science and Technologies LLC.. Q8 HHP (HybrAlive Hydrophilic Polymer). Q8 is fully rechargeable, more durable, more affordable and more effective than even live bait! Available in a wide variety of colors mimicking waxworms, bloodworms, scuds and other highly sought after insect species.