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Swim baits work great too. Just make sure they have stout hooks.
I have had good luck with Sebile Vibrato in both open and ice fishing for lakers. Even if they don't hit it, it calls them in, like few lures do. No bait needed.(Image removed from quote.)
White Pearl Swedish Pimple
Interesting, looks a bit like an amped up bladebait? No fish parts or minnows allowed in BC (super lame) so bait free options are perfect.
Live target rattle bait never leaves my laker rod.
Never tried pimples for lakers, how big do you go? Like the biggest 3” size? I did catch a decent on in a 1.5” dinner bell once, hook was too small though and ended up pulling it.
I always thought swim baits would work but seem to have more consistent success with tubes… kind of weird.