I have one of the 3.8's solely for the fact that it is a slow reel. I tend
to get in a hurry too much, especially near the end of a long fruitless
tournament day. When that happens I can make myself slow down by either
dropping a CR (which I tend to naturally fish slow) or using the 3.8 to move
a crankbait deep and slow. For me its necessary, for others with more
determination I imagine they simply just slow down. Anyway, that's my
opinion- to which you might add $1.25 and you'll have a cup of coffee.
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Shelby Foles,