>>2478675Height difference works well, so you cast it into the deep and then retrieve it so it passes the drop off. Any type of structure in underwater is also a good place to cast at.
Falltime it's better to slowly size up your lures, where in the spring/summer you can catch pike even on 1 inch crankbaits. Personally I like swimbaits like picrel for casting since you can pause the reeling and pike love that shit. Softbaits upwards of 4 inch should also do well.
But these tips are not set in stone. Last fall I caught multiple big pikes on the smallest spinner I have
