I think this approach would work, but numbers wise for lakers, slightly smaller stuff  (but still large) would work better. They definitely will hit large lures though. They regularly eat small lakers more than 12-14 inches long so.... One thing, I think you will get more lakers with large flutter spoons, like the large Northern King type salmon spoons, as opposed to large wobbling spoons like daredevles. Of course the pike will hit anything. Also don't discount large 'regular' plugs like the number 18 floating rap.

Moonman.