Hi Cowherder,
actually,it's not so large,it is thick but,short,just 7 inches or a bit less.
it will cast well because of it's compactness though along with it's weight.
I asume it will dance on top very well as I gave it a wide lip to grab the water more so,you can crank it slow and get high waggle out of it.
will see when Monty soaks it next session.
hope waggs well,,,,,,,
R-P
to answer your question,I think it can do both well,surf/current.