The Harbor Metal Bite Shaft was designed to be attached to the front of a jig or lure to reduce the chances of bite off. Long or bulky wire traces effect the action of surface stick baits and also visually deter fish from biting. Being shorter also allows the jig to flutter and pitch unlike a longer wire trace. This will result in more attention and bites. The Metal Bite Shaft is perfectly matched to the Harbor Flashy Wire Assist for not only catching toothy fish, but also retaining your jig from pelagic bite offs on the drop when targeting reef species such as dhufish, coral trout, snapper, grouper, cod and red emperor.