Unique Satterlee Level Wind system made for the Ocean City Seattle

[Biggamereels1988]

I own 5 Seattle's already, but when this one came around with this unique level wind system. I had to have it. I did a bunch of searching around and could not find any info on it. Thoughts?

[m3040c]

I have never seen one. I see no drive system. Does the friction of moving line drive it?

Does look like it could adapt to many different reels.

[colby sorrells]

Some quick research

Albert Everette "Bert" Satterlee born Oct 14, 1899 in Foss, OK. Died Jan 4, 1980 in Portland, OR.
Married Jeanette Cranston Nov 4, 1936
Incorporated Satterlee, Inc. May 7, 1948 to manufacture and sell fishing equipment.
Made surgical steel and nickel-plated trolling rods, and gadgets. Plant at 10515 Sprague in Spokane, WA.
Rod handles made out of wood from old school desks.
"His firm built a large quantity of level wind attachments for star drag trolling reels."
No patents found.

Keepin' It Fun!

Colby

[m3040c]

Albert Everette "Bert" Satterlee born Oct 14, 1899 in Foss, OK. Died Jan 4, 1980 in Portland, OR.
Married Jeanette Cranston Nov 4, 1936
Incorporated Satterlee, Inc. May 7, 1948 to manufacture and sell fishing equipment.
Made surgical steel and nickel-plated trolling rods, and gadgets. Plant at 10515 Sprague in Spokane, WA.
Rod handles made out of wood from old school desks.
"His firm built a large quantity of level wind attachments for star drag trolling reels."
No patents found.

Love the idea of old school desk repurposed wood for rod butts. I remember old school desks were made from very hard, light wood. Maybe Hickory or Rock Maple. I wonder how long he was in business. Can't say I have seen their stuff anywhere. Looks to be generic to cover many brands.

Thanks for the info, Colby.

[Steve]

Nice work, Colby, as usual!

Mike, you nailed the LW, but it wasn't the first ungeared pulley LW. Here's one, ca. 1909.

[Biggamereels1988]

Yes it is friction from the line that runs it back and forth . I can’t thank you enough for the info! It’s got these unique spacers to attach it to the reel. I couldn’t get it apart.

[m3040c]

Mike, you nailed the LW, but it wasn't the first ungeared pulley LW. Here's one, ca. 1909.

Thanks Steve, great ad from the Middle Ages!