That IS very odd though huh?...With all that other clad you shoulda easily pulled 20 of the things! You may very well be the first to experience some sort of Polar Clad Shift....see if theres a pattern developing on your future hunts...let us know...
If you went to the big beach then you are lucky to have what you have. That beach is sanded so I am guessing most targets are deep. Glad you are getting out. Me too, been off the beach for a while but I am getting back to it. Better luck next time.