Shad Questions....???
Not sure I can help that much but can offer some thoughts. Shad have tender mouth and can easily tear loose. They, also, fight hard. Combine that with using small, barbless flies and a 9' (??), light pound test leader and it's easy to see how they can get loose.
Several other factors impact catch rates on Shad, too. For example, drag settings (if used) and whether you keep a tight line during the fight.
Maybe Jeff Ching (our Shad Guru) will offer his expertise....
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