In article , Steve Walker
wrote:

I keep thinking about getting some fly gear myself, if only so that I
can have some fun catching chub on it!

Practically all coarse fish will take a fly at one time or another.

While chub are relatively free rising they are unforgiving of poor casting.
Perch are probably the easiest for a beginner to get in quantity on a wet fly.

Pike are relatively easy too but the tackle is heavy and awkward to cast.

For dry-fly practice try wading up a dacy shallow. You'll need lightning
reflexes though.

Cheerio,

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