I still got those streamers sir..I sure will give them a shot..

I use to fly fish some..probably not as much as you..I saw a nice old {Perfect Condition } split bamboo the other day..I should have grabbed it...it was an antique in new condition..75.00..If I get one I'm going to get an old bamboo rod..with normal reel not an automatic.

that would be fun for sure..I've caught a few bass before on a fly rod but never anything over 1 1/2 pounds.
I've always used Betts Poppers