Bream Rod & Reel Combo

[Wyld Fisher]

I have a Shogun Light spin rod matched with a Daiwa Procyon 3i 2000 spooled with 4lb Fireline and a 8lb leader. I use this combo for lure and soft plastic fishing for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Redfin. I was just wondering would a combo like that be alright for Bream lure fishing and soft plastic fishing? I don't want to spend no more than $150-200 dollars.

I have made a lil list. I just wanted to know which one out of that should I get?

RODS
Shimano Starlo Stix Extreme 2pc 6’6” 2-4kg 3-12g
StrudWick SicStik SIC661S2 2pc 6’6” 1-3kg 1-4g

REELS
Daiwa Regal Xi 1500-2000
Penn Applause 1000-2000
Shimano Sahara 1500
Shimano Sedona 25000FB

[aadam]

Wyld Fisher,
I do not use either of the rods mentioned so cannot comment on those, but i do use PENN applause reels in both 2000 and 4000 size for bream/bass/cod/yellowbelly/flathead etc and cannot find a reason to fault these. This is just my oppinion and others may have reasons for the other suggestions but i would recommend the penn applause reel.
aadam

[Wyld Fisher]

Wyld Fisher,
I do not use either of the rods mentioned so cannot comment on those, but i do use PENN applause reels in both 2000 and 4000 size for bream/bass/cod/yellowbelly/flathead etc and cannot find a reason to fault these. This is just my oppinion and others may have reasons for the other suggestions but i would recommend the penn applause reel.
aadam

Fair enough aadam!

Thanks for your help!:)

[Murph77]

I have first hand experience and have heard that the after sales service and repairs for Strudwick is woeful. As a result I would not buy one again but other than that i think every thing else you listed there would work nicely.

[Wyld Fisher]

Are there any other rods that would go nice on Bream?

[Roo]

what you already have would be fine. No need to get another combo when the one you have will................I can't believe i just said that:-X

I've reckon the applause is a well built reel, although i think they are a bit heavy. the sedona 1000/1500 is a popular choice for a starting kit. Light graphite body and reasonable drag. Good quality too.

Strudwick Sic sticks are nice enough rods. Not so sure about the starlo Stix. they look cheap.Go up to a raider for a better quality rod. I don't place much on the warranty speil for any of these rods. It's too easy for a manufacturer to say its your own fault. If you have problems, you take it back to the place of purchase with a reciept and take your luck.

cheers, roo.