>>889895I fish Erie & Huron. I wouldn't fish for great lakes perch with anything but life bait on a crappie rig near bottom. Usually emerald shiners. Unless ice fishing. Issue with lures like small mepps in 40fow is you're simply not going to get down to where the fish are. Small jigs work great ice fishing but may be a pain being blown around in a canoe and take awhile to get deep.