Swimbaits, nice and slow. Can't beat a Johnson Silver minnow tipped with a big Kalins grub either (White is my fav) You can also fish this really slow and through the thickest weeds you can find. I also like salmon spoons, they're light and you can fish them slow as well without them sinking too fast. Spinnerbaits are another great spring pike bait as well. Also, like it's been mentioned, don't leave home without some slash baits (Husky Jerks, XRaps, etc)