going for reds

hey havent done any red fishing prior to this early in the year i normally wait till the fall and go for them in the neuse out by cherry branch. I plan on heading out to the cape this saturday and taking my woman shes been itching to go for some reds, i examine some posts back in late feb. about some people acquiring some good days out there. i was pondering about launching out of sea gate and hoping my luck through there just before heading out to the cape does anyone have some ideas or any news of the bite picking up. any help is appreciated