stop by the store in clarksville(right before you make the turn to go to the lake),they have all the up to date info such as baits and the hot colors also..you might also think about taking a heaver,alot of guys throw bucktails from the dam for stripers...from experience I have found chart/white and white tandom spinners,firetiger crankbaitsand firetail worms to produce..be warned,Kerr has lots of traffic and usually a tourney happening almost every weekend..Good Luck,have fun,be safe, and tight lines....