MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
For lakers in Ontario we use 4" tube with a jig inserted inside and the eye pushed through. Use a big enough jig to get the tube down to your depth. Berkley power tubes in white, and other scented tubes in pearl and white work for us. Use a 2 or 3 foot flurocarbon leader. Longer poles are great for the big lakers. 3 and 4 foot gives you a little more advantage in the fight. Really helps in Ont because you must use barbless hooks.
I been fishing in ontario for lakers for years iv never used a barbless hook AND i dotn think you have to use one.