the progenitor of the small Alcedo spinning reels very well known and appreciated also by fishermen abroad.
Following the excellent results obtained with other larger models, in 1950 Alcedo decided to create a smaller scale model which was called "ALCEDO MICRON".
Success was immediate.
In the United States, an intelligent advertising campaign was carried out thanks to the sole importer of New York and, despite the high price ($ 60), the sales were very successful.
American tourists who traveled to Italy (passionate about fishing), returned home with the Micron purchased in Rome, Venice or some other city, along with some other classic souvenirs.
Not surprisingly, the ALCEDO MICRON is the model of the Turin company that has sold the most in the world!
"The little one admired by the Greats", as showed in an advertising photo of the time that portrays President EISENHOWER who is very satisfied with the reel he holds in his hand: a Micron!
This very first Micron can be recognized by several details but mainly by being painted in black with rough paint!
Here are some other features of this first version:
- The medal is slightly more double than the following ones and is it fixed with two feet to the side cover;
- The shank of the foot is bent in the middle (about 150 °);
- The base of the foot is smooth (without scratches);
- The pommel of the handle is smaller and does not bear the word "Alcedo";
- The serial number is hand engraved both inside the side cover and on the base of the body under the impeller
(in this model of mine the number 75 is shown).
I point out that some of the information I have reported is taken from the first volume "Italian fishing reels - Alcedo and Cargem" by my friend Silvano Baraldi whom I thank for his precious collaboration.
regards
Sergio Di Marco
