Welcome aboard from S.C.
You can use the 16' rod for bream fishing too. You will be able to reach places that you can't throw to because of low limbs. Run about 4' of line off the end of your rod and instead of using the reel pull the line with your free hand until the hook is pulled up to the eye, stick your rod tip under the tree or bush and let the line go. When you get a bite set the hook by pulling the line. You will enjoy the long rod after you use it awhile.