One again, the nearly universal 5# 9-ft rod with a WF line proves its worth.
Don't forget to add a nymph dropper to your popping bug or spider. A #16 hare's ear or anything similar on a 12" dropper will more than double your catch rate. Either tie the dropper to the popper hook bend, or tie the popper on and leave a long tag end for the nymph.
