Smaller flies sometimes require smaller bobbins, so Rite Bobbin developed the Shorty to provide the same level of precision tension, along with a smaller sized barrel. This is the perfect tool for those little blue wing olives, midges, small parachutes, or any other pattern where a full-sized bobbin starts to impede your ability to see and/or tie.

Some people – no matter the size of the fly – love the way this bobbin nestles into the palm of the hand and can be held there without interfering with scissors or bumping into a bunch of stuff. This is the bobbin that John Hazel chooses above all others.

The Shorty also boasts the top-quality ceramic tube, to ensure smooth performance, and a removable vinyl grip.

FEATURES:

• Approximately 3/4″ shorter than the “Rite” Standard
• Great for tiny flies or smaller hands, but many tiers with large hands swear by this bobbin.
• Zirconia Ceramic Thread Tube
• Small Diameter Barrel
• Removable Vinyl Grip
• Solid Brass Arm
• “Click” Drag Adjustment
• 1-9 ounces of thread tension

• Works great with spooled wire