I know I know This is NORTH Carolina Angler

but I'm heading to Lake Murray next Friday night and really hope to catch a few stripers. Has anybody been there lately and if so, are the fish biting around the towers yet? If not, where are they?
Also, does anyone have a sugestion on where to buy bait? I know there are several bait shops in the area that have herring but I know nothing about them.
Thanks for any input,
Dave