3 5/8 dia. with 3 x spools Reel and spools are in excllent fishable condition The aget line guard is showing some lines that look like cracks but there are no rough edges or pieces missing see photo Its a great reel to balance out a 9ft. & larger bamboo rod or Spey rod With all the spools you can have different lines ready Sink tips different weights ect. the Perfect is easy to change spools I have a Hardy St George with lines in the aget and have used it for 30+ years no problem