Hi all,

just put my first set of tackle together yesterday (after advice gleaned here) and tomorrow my wife and I will start practicing with it (reddington wayfarer 6wt, cortland 333 WFF rocket taper, 9' tapered leader 6x, 2' tippet 5x, all tied with knots found on this board, including the castwell).

I have a variety of flies I've bought for us, but as I'm just practicing in our garden (no pond) I wondered if it's wise to use a fly that might be lost or damaged. Is there anything else you'd recommend instead of a fly just for practicing.

Thanks,

Justin.