The Rite Shorty shrinks the barrel about 3/4" shorter than the Standard, clearing your line of sight for the small stuff: blue wing olives, midges, tiny parachutes, and any pattern where a full-length bobbin gets in the way. Made in the USA, it still delivers the same precise, patented Rite tension control that keeps thread exactly where you set it. Key features Roughly 3/4" shorter than the Rite Standard for better visibility on small flies Great for tiny patterns and smaller hands, though big-handed tyers love it too Zirconia ceramic thread tube for smooth, wear-resistant feeding Patented brass click-drag tension adjusts from 1 to 9 ounces Small-diameter barrel, removable vinyl grip, and works great with spooled wire Grab a Rite Shorty for your small-fly work at Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, Montrose, Colorado.
