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.