I gotta say that the "Brim Reaper" looks a lot like a fly I tie for bluegill...



I call it "Mr. Buell's Bream Getter" after the man who showed me how to tie it and fish it. It is "MURDER" when fished under a popper fly as an indicator and they do go nuts for it just like you said on the Brim Reaper. So I believe you guys for sure...

BUT... If I'm using spin tackle or a cane pole, you'll find a tube of crickets close by...

Catalpa worms are bass and catfish baits.... (but bream will go for 'em too...)