As far as I know April is when my buddy down there is going to start watching the water temp. Not real sure when I would head down to hook up with him. This would be my first attempt at actually targeting stripers and don't want to look as if I don't have a clue at what i'm doing. Heck, I do that enough when I'm bass fishin. How about colors? Any secret colors to hide in the bottom of the boat? We'll be in my boat, so I know all the good hiding places.