I'd go with a Cannon or a big john downrigger.
I'm a newb because I don't know what a downrigger is, what is it?
Don't worry about it. I would definately get a few guys together and do a Charter,especially if you don't know someone that knows how to "run the boat" and can help you out at first.
http://www.angelfire.com/ny3/fishinglakeontario/
Check out this site.