I cannot add much to what has been said above. The #5 with a moderate action will be plenty fun with bream. I fish with a 5# most of the time. I also have a #4 which I like but I feel it is not fish nor fowl. I have a #3 ordered for the days when there is not much wind and long distance is not important.

My preference is a 9' rod. I always fish from a boat and I like the way it cast. That is just my preference. I would not go any longer than 9' or any shorter than 8'.

I think the rod you are looking will be very enjoyable.

This is must my opinion.

Regards,

Grits