Saw this and thought I would throw in my .02. I normally fly fish for bream (and whatever else will bite). I've always favored white popping bugs.

As far as what size rod, I like a 6 weight. I have a 9 foot 7 weight that I have used for years, but recently picked up a 8 1/2 foot 6 weight that seems to work even better. I have it loaded with WF-6F (weight forward, 6 wt., floating). I use tapered leaders and make tippets from 6wt monofilament. Or for bream, you can just use the same monofilament for the whole leader. They aren't THAT finicky...

I'm quite a sight fly fishing around here. Not many people do it, and when I do, I'm fishing from a pirogue and using a kayak paddle. I get a few looks anyway.

Good luck!!