One of those flies that doesn’t quite look like any specific forage while somehow being able to imitate anything from a mayfly or stonefly to a caddis, the Casual Dress Nymph is an excellent
The Greys XF2 Streamflex 10′ #4 is a great rod for someone looking to get into Czech nymphing without the high price tag. It’s versatile enough to throw the occasional dry or streamer.