ok so i dont have a live shad in pmb to demo how its done.. this old crimckled bonnie will have to do,
the hook with the snell knot to be inserted into top lip only and the other hook either on the side,top or belly of the bait fish.
ok so now im sure you can see the reason of that little piece of mono. it keeps the main hook upright and proud and allows the possable hook up of the game fish when he picks up the bait.
the 1mm/2mm piece of mono is very stiff and does not allow the hook to bend either way and lie flat on the fish.
this could also be used for shark fish were one does not have to use tooth picks etc.....
u can even use a small steel nail instead of a piece of mono.
happy hunting...

......these are al the species that will take your live bait..
tight lines