A lot of people fish Spring Creeks with 2 and 3-weight rods. I'm thinking of Pennsylvania Spring Creeks here -- so generally casting at distance is not required. Those light rods might have some advantage over a 5-weight rod. But I'm not too sure.

If you have an opinion on that, I would appreciate hearing it.

Also, what is your opinion on the best way to rig a 5-weight for spring creek fising? Would you, for example, spool on one of the spring creek tapered fly lines? Furled leaders?