I hope you don't classify me as one of those, dark. I love the SP and have done well with it this year. As you said I don't think it works good in a pounding surf. I feel the magdarter is good, or any darter for that matter when the bunker are in.
Monty I use loaded redfins and loaded plugs a lot more when the sandeels are here.
I like the older redfins. They are slim for when small bait is around. Great movement in the water. Good for when the fish are picky as well.