I know that it was lots of fun with catching a bass on a flyrod. I once caught a 7 lb bass with mine. I was not fishing for bass, I was fishing for bream with a small bream hook. Did not know it was a bass until it decided to come up and break water. I got down in the water with pliers thinking it was a nice catfish. I was using crickets for bait. It was a wild and exciting time. Thanks for Sharing !!