Tried trolling one of my big jointed surfsters last week Mike....and it swam awesome just the way you want....but the hook swing caused by the additional speed began wearing on the plug at a rapid rate......it swam awesome though!
Definitely not with a surfster lip,thats strictly topwater.
Goo Goo eye,would be the correct plug, in maple .With the right belly weight you can make one that will be almost perfectly neutral or slightly negative in buoyancy.
Bassmaster makes a short fat pike that might fit the bill. I have trolled these and they are effective. I have not 3-wayed a plug though. As always, your mileage may vary.