The key difference IMHO is that my presentation is more horizontal because the weight is spread out over the length of the bait. Watch a dying baitfish and they don't just drop straight down to the bottom, my presentation is more natural. I take people out in my boat fishing leadheads all the time and they can't touch me. Unless they are pollack fishing
(FW). Even fishing my baits, my rods, but with lead heads, there is a big difference in the reaction of the fish to the two presentations. I'd think that from the surf, this would be a big plus, because you don't need to get down deep and the added benefit of it almost being snag free would make it a natural. Oh yeah, add the benefit of the screwlock and the ability to land 6-12 fish maybe more before re-rigging.