I've seen the drift socks, but dragging a bag behind the boat just
seems like one more thing to have to contend with when you've caught
"the big one". The trolling plate, on the other hand, is just...
well, there. And I plan to install a hydrofoil anyhow to aid in
getting on plane faster when water-skiing. I guess my main concern is
- what's the negative impact of the trolling plate on overall
performance.