Ok my dad for some reason really wants a reel  with 3.8:1 speed.  He has me lookin for him so I thought I'd see if anyone can help me out here.

check ebay, Daiwa, Shimano, and Abu Garcia all had reels with that crankin gear in the 90's.

This is one model that is discontinued---Shimano Curado CU200B Cranking Reel 3.8:1

If you can't find that reel in that ratio, you can get the same model and have the gears changed.

Check with a Shimano repair facility and see which new reels can have the gear ratio changed to 3.8:1

What you are looking for is the ABU 4600 Power4.

What timing, mine is actually on it's way home from a week of TLC & pampering in Wichita, KS. ;D  (thanks again, ReelMech!)

What you are looking for is the ABU 4600 Power4.  

What timing, mine is actually on it's way home from a week of TLC & pampering in Wichita, KS.   ;D  (thanks again, ReelMech!)

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Shimano Curado CU200B Cranking Reel 3.8:1

This shop has a brand new one - never been sold - still in the box with original paperwork. I almost bought it but decided to buy something else. Give them a call, they may take your credit car info and ship it to you.

http://www.wilcoxoutdoorsports.com/

Awsome thanks a lot!