Richard Bradley 2 5/8" Trout Reel 7'1" Ferrules are size 13/64 and

Ferrules are size 13/64 and the fit is excellent

Rod has a wells grip with cork spacer and Thomas' lightweight version of their reel seat hardware

so it's purely a cosmetic issue

a twist of the regulator was all that was needed to set the drag using this remarkably elegant mechanism

Ferrule size 16/64

Richard Bradley 2 5/8" Trout Reel 7'1" Ferrules are size 13/64 andFor sale here is a Bradley 2 5 8" Trout Reel in excellent condition. Made for a 3 4 wt line. Weighs 5 oz. Spool width 7 8". Right or left hand wind even click pawl tension both ways. The late Mr. Bradley made very fine reels and this one needs to find time on the stream.