Lemonwood or lancewood rod

Question
I have a round 4 piece rod with extra tip. It is really old.
I have been told it is a Thomas Chubb Lemon wood rod from the 1800's. Could I send pictures to get clarification on what it really is. I have seen where lemonwood is referred to as lancewood as well. Try this link  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=220457365936


Answer
Hi Jonathon,

Lemonwood and Lancewood are two different trees from two different parts of the world.  Both are light in color and have been used for fishing rods and rod sections in the past...particularly in the latter part of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century...say 1860-1920 plus or minus depending on the rod maker.

Chubb used Lancewood and Greenheart woods for their rods.  Greenheart is typically a darker color, so if your rod is light in color then it is Lancewood.  If you can provide some additional information, I'll try to give you an estimated value.  The rod was made in the 1880-1900 time frame.

How long is it?

What type of guides does it have?  Ring?  Snake?  Right or left twist?

Is the handle cork or rattan?

Does it have the five pointed star and the C-H-U-B-B letters on it?

Pictures won't hurt.  If you want to send me some, send them to [email protected] and I review them.

Thanks,  Joe