41/4 dia. built 1920s has reel builder RW stamped inside this is areal neat piece of Hardy reel engineering to use or collect it is in good useable condition no cracks the reel foot is full length the finnish shows nice honest wear It matches up real nice with Hardy Spey rod #2445-3 under Hardy rods on our site The cut out on the frame allowes you to palm the spool this gives you a little more control of the braking while fighting a fish