Pamlico Sound Early April ???

[surfshn]

We have been fishing Hatteras 2-3 times a year since 1975.We have always concentrated our fishing efforts from surf or pier.In all those years we have only fished the sound side once,a chartered croaker trip in mid-October.We are going down yhe week of April 8th-15th this spring.We'll be staying in Rodanthe.I'll be taking my new fishin' yak with me and I was wondering if there is any thing biting in the sound this time of year?(need to get some surf experience before attempting ocean side). If so, could anyone help out with some tips,hot spots, baits,lures,etc. often used?I don't mind traveling to find the fish.
Thanks, Ray