DC is a mad scientist. Once catching many easily with #2 size, he would try different sizes and yes the MAL ware lure also to see what the fish wanted. The fish we encountered were feeding on tiny shad so #4 and MAL caught little. So it's not a good test. Yet. DC is still testing. Heard he tested the micro #1 and caught good fish on it too. DC is always trying and learning. I love that man!