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; as well as for tyers who like to work in close to the fly. The Shorty also boasts the top-quality ceramic tube to ensure smooth performance, a removable vinyl grip, and complete thread tension control.