synthetic baitfish patterns  

You'll find a large array of these kinda synthetic baitfish patterns in every self respecting Pike fly fisherman's box. They're a great choice for the novice angler purely because they're light to cast, retain very little water during casting and can be tied in a multitude of different colours. The only downside to these kinda flies is that they have a short longevity compared to flies tied with more natural products like fur and feathers.