Fly rod for bream

[chimneyman]

Years years ago I fished the little T and mountain streams with fly rod but haven't touched one in years Now I'm wanting one just for bream but I have no idea what's out there now. I'm thinking about 9 ft 5-6 weight. For under 200 dollars. What do you suggest and if someone has one they want to sell that would be fine. Thanks

 

[nso123]

If you are only fishing for bream you might consider a 3wt. That would make them fun. If you might be getting the occasional bass the 5wt would be good. TFO makes good rods that are not too expensive and have good warranties.

 

[CATCHDAWG]

A 3wt is fine for bream sized fish but if I'm specifically targeting bream, it's usually in larger more open water where I need some distance on my cast. Therefore I prefer a 5wt for a little more backbone especially for turning over heavier poppers. A 6wt imo would be overkill but if you can find a 4/5 that would be ideal.

 

[CATCHDAWG]

And btw, in your price range, both Echo and Cortland offer some combo kits that are fishing ready. I have casted both and they are pretty decent for the price.

 

[Iroquois]

Agree on the 3wt and on the 4 or 5 wt for heavier flies or if distance is needed while targeting pan fish. Keep in mind if you want to be a little more versatile and fish for bass and trout, and only want to buy one fly rod, a 9' 5 wt is a great all around choice.

 

[Iglow]

A 3wt is fine for bream sized fish but if I'm specifically targeting bream, it's usually in larger more open water where I need some distance on my cast. Therefore I prefer a 5wt for a little more backbone especially for turning over heavier poppers. A 6wt imo would be overkill but if you can find a 4/5 that would be ideal.

This, 5 wt for poppers which is 80% of the fun of bream fly fishing. I hang a dropper off the popper sometimes and you need a bigger popper to do that.

 

[WTM]

i use a 6wt redington path on ky lake because of the wind and bass. i dont play big gills to death to release and use it for spring crappie.

 

[Travis G.]

I have a TFO 3 wt with echo reel. Pretty good combo. 4/5 probably a little better casting it seems

 

[user 14220]

Check out maxcatch. I been using a variety of their fly rods for many years for large salmon and smaller fish. Excellent quality for the money.

 

[Setterman]

If you're just getting back into it get a 9' 5wt, after a while you may decide on a 3wt but for now get a little larger rod as you get your feet back under you. As far as brands I don't know much about the lower priced rods. I have cast some Echo rods and they're not bad for the money. I find TFO rods to be subpar and mushy. But my casting style isn't the same as the next caster so it's best to find a place where you can cast a few and see what fits you

 

[Iglow]

Check out maxcatch. I been using a variety of their fly rods for many years for large salmon and smaller fish. Excellent quality for the money.

This! Ive got a couple and they are good.

 

[skipperbrown]

I received a TFO as a gift. It came in a nice hard case and it's been really fun for bluegill.

 

[ThreeDogs]

I have caught many bream pond and creek fishing with a 3 weight Cabelas CGR fiberglass rod. Inexpensive and very fun to fish with. It is a short fly rod so you give up some casting distance but they all feel like giants during the fight!

 

[scn]

For some stream/pond fly fishing for panfish, it is hard to beat a little 3-4 wt fiberglass rod. It will throw your panfish size poppers, and will let you enjoy the battle a little more than some of the heavier graphite rods.

Match it with a decent weight forward line and have some fun!

 

[CATCHDAWG]

But my casting style isn't the same as the next caster so it's best to find a place where you can cast a few and see what fits you

Accurate statement! When I look at a rod in a shop the first thing I do is push the tip on the ceiling or floor. If most of the action is towards the end of the rod, I'm typically going to cast that rod well. The further down the rod the action is, the worse I'm going to cast it and that's kinda regardless of brand. I need a faster action rod to match my casting style.

 

[Setterman]

Accurate statement! When I look at a rod in a shop the first thing I do is push the tip on the ceiling or floor. If most of the action is towards the end of the rod, I'm typically going to cast that rod well. The further down the rod the action is, the worse I'm going to cast it and that's kinda regardless of brand. I need a faster action rod to match my casting style.

Same, I have a really quick casting stroke so faster rods work better for me

 

[Sako]

well the input is there... but I just had to say I love catching gill on a fly rod... so much fun

 

[Wooden Arrow]

flinging sponge spiders when bluegill are nesting is the most fun you can have without looking over your shoulder...