Please note that im also selling others abu reels and my 2 books on abu cardinal and zebco reels the only books ever published entirely about the most famous reels in the world hurry up i only have. I actually have an old reel that charles ritz used to own. The dace is both lively and lean, with a beautiful silvery sheen. Alcedo is the latin for kingfisher the genus contains the following seven species. With this situation the bail and the bail screw rub on each other and reduce the free play of the bail. Its a pale blue silver colour and feels as solid as a brick. We asked four experienced anglers to use four ultralight spinning reels with various fish species for a full year to test them for drag quality, bail design, line handling, and overall value. Lewis and charles short 1879 a latin dictionary, oxford. Alcedo management is represented by people passionate about their work, eager for performance and aware that.
Follow our official twitter for updates on amas and the days most popular posts. Great lakes ghost stories, superstitions, and sea serpents. Ive been lurking on this forum for awhile and finally joined his week. The history of a strong brand, such as alcedo, is written also by the team. The genus was introduced by carl linnaeus in 1758 in the 10th edition of his systema naturae. It is the only galapagos volcano known to have erupted rhyolite as well as basalt, producing about 1 km3 of latepleistocene rhyolitic tephra and lava flows from several. Abu garcia the company came out with a movie about its history on july,10 20. Please refer to the alcedo micron schematic posted above. Alcedo health focuses on highquality and smart medical supplies including portable home healthcare devices, premium medical supplies, and tools for both families and use in medical practices.
Any comment with a spoiler that doesnt use the spoiler code will be removed. Buy online, view images and see past prices for vintage alcedo micron ray matcha fishing reel. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Alcedo health proudly distributes portable home healthcare devices, premium medical supplies, and tools for both families and use in medical practices. Your donation allows us to continue our mission of preserving and expanding the knowledge of old reels through the collection and. Any user with an extensive history of spoiling books will be banned. Italy produced the alcedo and the delfino, and germany made the dam. This one has a number stamped 28412 and under the alcedo logo in embossed lettering 2 c with what looks like a scrolled f between the 2 and the c. Hell snatch at your flies with a lightninglike rise and unless you are sharp, hes just been.
Find great deals on ebay for alcedo micron and alcedo micron reel. I am starting the reel off at the same price i would without the rod so. I have several of his books, and read his comments closely here. Alcedo micron was one of the first ultra lite reels ever made. Alcedo volcano is one of the six coalescing shield volcanoes that make up isabela island in the galapagos. The supersized and zoomable pictures are of the part which show it for your close inspection. Very rare tina mite alcedo micron made in japan distributed by sportex usa. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Mar 24, 2011 the alcedo micron, an imported italian spinning reel first brought to america around 1953, holds a place in fishing tackle history, as it was the first true ultralight spinning reel.
They may be called forelore, intriguing stories, tales or simply weird stuff, but frederick stonehouses stories of the haunted lakes have a basis in fact, because those who told the tales actually believed them. I ran across this great history of the oshaugnessy fish hook in limerick. Ricks rods vintage fly fishing rods and reels denver, colorado. The alcedo micron, an imported italian spinning reel first brought to america around 1953, holds a place in fishing tackle history, as it was the first true ultralight spinning reel. In 1920 there was 1 alcedo family living in arizona. Aug 09, 2017 smart news keeping you current this obscure fishing book is one of the most reprinted english books ever the compleat angler is much more than an instruction manual on fishing. And on the fishing side the likes of homer circle, charles ritz and ed bauer. Over the years, a professional team, was built, which grew along with alcedo business. Rare alcedo micron deluxe italian baby fixed spool reel, blue finish, foot stamp 1a368, smooth working full bail arm, on off check lever to gear case, blue finish, left hand wind folding handle, retains most original finish. Any advice on how to drive out the pin that holds the handle on without damaging the finish on the handle would be welcome. Post your reels, lures, and other old fishing tackle here that you want to sell or trade. Its history and antiquities by maurice lenihan dublin, 1866.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The rubber tip on my 1960s micron, although in otherwise perfect condition, is worn out missing probably due to age. Best fishing line for spinning reels 52 matching articles. This example shows finish wear please enlarge the photos. The remote location of the volcano has meant that even the most recent eruption in 1993 was not recorded until two years later. I bought a micron when i was about 12 years old, loaded it with 2 lb.
Unfortunately, it requires cutting a perfectly good bail to get there. This was about 50% of all the recorded alcedos in the usa. This view covering 75 by 60 km, or 47 by 37 miles was made by combining a space shuttle radar image sirc and a topographic map. Ive just acquired an alcedo reel as part of a lot i purchased from a deceased estate. See more ideas about fishing reels, vintage fishing and vintage. This is a threedimensional view of alcedo volcano, on isabela island in the galapagos islands. Satisfaction guaranteed, i will provide full refund for the winning price. Free shipping in usa powered by the free listing tool. Uss alcedo historycentral home historys home on the web. Alcedo reel advice please the traditional fishermans forum. I have punches, but the pin has a rounded surface on both ends and could. Part 57 has a rubber tip to cushion the impact of the bail return to the stop.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Alcedos team has some of the best specialists in the country. Perfection chrome wire guides wclsr wire chrome light spin reinforced. Alcedo, manufacturer of high quality spinning reels, located in torino, italy. This weekend i saw a freshwater micro spinning reel that the owner and i have never seen before.
Your donation allows us to continue our mission of preserving and expanding the knowledge of old reels through the collection and distribution of historical and technical data. Alcedo health company was created to bring the highest quality healthcare products to help people live a healthy life and to support healthcare professionals to provide optimum care. Ben wrights spinning reel report fishing for history. This vintage alcedo micron ultralite spinning fishing reel if from italy. Unfollow alcedo micron to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He notes that the once great reputation of limerick hooks had all but died by the 1860s. Vintage alcedo micron spinning fishing reel made in italy. The alcedo micron, an imported italian spinning reel first brought to america around 1953, holds a place in fishing tackle history, as it was the. Alcedo is probably the most famous italian company in the world as manufacturer of reels. Aug 31, 2012 this blog deals with our outdoor heritage. Any post with a spoiler in the title will be removed.
Unfollow alcedo reel micron to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Some alcedo records suggest that the ttboat submerged first, but the official german account confirms a surface attack. It is also the only volcano in the galapagos to have erupted rhyolite and basaltic lava the volcano has the largest number of wild tortoises of any of the. Has fold, some pages lifted but all there and a rare manual ready to complete your collection. The romance, nostalgia, and history associated with swedish designed and built. Feb 6, 2015 alcedo micron vintage ultralight spinning fishing reel made in italy. Ive been doing some ultralight fishing with an alcedo micron and want to try it without the bail. The history of a strong brand as alcedo was also written by the team. Every applicant who wishes to join alcedo care must have a wealth of experience and undergo a series of checks including. Founded in turin in 1945 by rolandi, it produced high quality reels for thirty years before it was handed over to coptes, in 1975, which carried on the production till 1982 with trademark alcedo. An alcedo in nahilalakip ha familia nga alcedinidae an kladograma hini sumala ha catalogue of life. It concentrates in particular on the history of fishing and fishing tackle, and seeks to provide interesting, informative, and important materials for anyone who wants to help preserve our nations and the worlds fishing. Alcedo health is dedicated to offering advanced technological, selfmonitoring health devices that are simple to use whether you are a parent, a home healthcare worker, or a medical professional.
Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Alcedo attempted to change course to evade the torpedo, but she answered her helm sluggishly. Vintage alcedo micron ultra light spinning reel this is a vintage alcedo micron ultra light spinning reel. The alcedo micron was perfection in an ultra lite spinning reel when introduced. This is attached to a berkley stinger light action rod. Alcedo 2c fixed spool page 2 the traditional fishermans. Fishing without a bail on a alcedo micron reel talk orca. Alcedo definition is the type genus of alcedinidae comprising old world kingfishers including the small brightly colored european kingfisher.
This page was last edited on 17 december 2019, at 00. You can see how alcedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The torpedo struck the yacht on the port side well forward, and alcedo began to settle fast. Vintage alcedo micron instruction manual you are bidding on a alcedo micron instruction manua l. Alcedo is one of the lowest and smallest of six shield volcanoes on isabela island. Mar 31, 2009 this blog deals with our outdoor heritage. Fishing with live bait the hunting and fishing library. In order to support the farmers, alcedo is offering financing to the customers that purchase inputs. The alcedo micron was perfection in an ultra lite spinning reel when introduced around 1950. Like many on this board, i too became of age with oconnor, keith, wooters, milek, aagard, and others. The alcedo micron was perfection in an ultra lite spinning reel when.
The alcedo family name was found in the usa in 1920. Mounted on a beautiful 5 foot rod i built on a fenwick blank. Furthermore, for taking over agricultural products, alcedo owns silos across the country, offering postselling services. Still have them both, as well as the middle size alcedo reel. Much of the flanks and summit caldera are vegetated, but young lava flows are prominent on the n flank near the saddle with darwin volcano. Alcedo is a genus of birds in the kingfisher subfamily alcedininae. We have alcedo micron reels which would pair up with this rod. They made several models, most popular of which were the micron, 2cs, and the very rare gigantic oceanic saltwater reel. Find great deals on ebay for alcedo reel micron and alcedo fishing reels. It had a raised metal oval on one side stating alcedo micron. Dbs, proof of identity, written professional references, a.
First series here is a high quality made in italy alcedo micron ultralight spinning reel circa 1960s with a box and papers. We partner with leading manufacturers to supply highquality diagnostic instruments and accessories for optimal overall health, today and into the future. The type species is the common kingfisher alcedo atthis ispida. Whitlock introduced the ul spinning idea to joe, lots of history i read thru. Fishing with live bait the hunting and fishing library dick sternberg on. Click on a datetime to view the file as it appeared at that time.
Their reels were imported into this country by firearms international in the late 1940s and 50s, and are still highly sought after today. I have adopted joe robinsons book, piscatorial absurdities as a ul spin. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The curious lives of human cadavers by mary roach, at home. No other reel in the history of fishing can come close to matching that. Went to disassemble it and now have to stop and ask questions. This is my alcedo 2cs gear box showing the main components of that gearing style.
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