Keep a big rod spooled with 20lb Mono and the biggest Zara Spook or Knucklehead Sr tied on because by October 31 there could be a school of Stripers busting all around you at the drop of a hat. You talking about fun. Caught 13 in 2 hours all on topwater a few years ago the 3rd week of October and all of them were bigger than 15lb each. One of those experiences on the water that you will never forget.