As blitzcrank, Avoid dismounting unless Blitzcrank's Q ability (Rocket Grab) is on cooldown to minimize the risk of getting hooked.

Keep the wave close to your side of the lane to force Blitzcrank to overextend if he wants to engage.

Play aggressively at level 1, and then mount up at level 2 to gain access to additional abilities and increased safety.

If your ADC gets hooked, don't hesitate to detach from them to avoid dying. As soon as Blitzcrank begins to pull them in, dismount and quickly retreat to safety. As blitzcrank, Avoid disassembly unless the Q capacity of Blitzcrank (Rocket Grab) is about to cool down to minimize the risk of getting hooked. Keep the wave close to your side of the track to force Blitzcrank to extend if he wants to engage. Play aggressively at level 1, then climb to level 2 to gain additional capabilities and safety. If your ADC gets hooked, do not hesitate to untie from them to avoid dying. As soon as Blitzcrank starts to shoot them, disassemble them and withdraw quickly safely.