Kajun Limb Rods
by Jeff Bruhl

The first noticeable thing about a Kajun Limb rod is the guides appear to be on backwards. Spiral wrap guides are different and unique. USA made blanks with eyes place around the rod make Kajun Limb a rod that cast further, is more sensitive, and delivers the hook with power. Kajun Limb got its name from the idea that a Cajun can cut a limb out of tree and catch a fish in Louisiana. Kajun Limb rods are light years from a simple wooded switch.

Kajun Limb Rods are built with a spiral placement of guides. The first guide on a casting rod is on the top of the rod. The next few eyes are positions to move the line flow around the rod to the row of guides below the rod, similar to a spinning rod. This setup has several advantages over the common guide setup. First, line flow is smoother. Efficient line flow increases accuracy and distance with every cast. Next, hook sets have more power because the string stays in line with the rod’s backbone instead of rolling to one side. Finally, sensitivity is better. With smaller guides and guides on the underside of the rod tip, any bump, tap, or contact with the cover is transmitted to the angler. It is the basic principle that a smaller, thinner tuning fork vibrates more than a thicker one. The spiral wrap setup may look different but the accuracy and power are improved by the designed.

Testing the rod found no issues. The seven foot medium heavy action rod tested performed at a top level. Casting accuracy was great. Along with a sensitive tip, the medium heavy action had enough power to put a Stanley jig into every bass that bit. Rods are light which helps with fatigue. Prices between 100 and 150 make it an affordable alternative. Based in Baton Rouge, Kajun Limb Rods ship to just about any fishing hole in the US of A. The best thing about a custom rod is each rod is built to order. Cork or foam, split grip or one piece handle, and other subtle difference are built to the user request. Give Kajun Limb a call at 225-938-3574 or drop them an email at limbrods@cox.net to customize a new rod.

About the author: Jeff Bruhl is a member of the Louisiana Outdoors Writer Association, pro angler, and a pharmacist. His website, www.marshbass.com, covers freshwater fishing across Louisiana and the gulf coast. Each Saturday morning between 5-7 am CST, a bass fishing report can be heard on the Outdoors with Don Dubuc Radio Show (www.dontheoutdoorsguy.com) on 870 AM from the New Orleans station. Jeff has made numerous television and radio appearances on shows like Paradise Louisiana, The Big Fish, and ABC26.com. From tips on youtube.com to weekly reports on his website, his articles and reports provide tips and tactics for bass anglers in the sportsman paradise. Jeff’s sponsors include Abu Garcia, Xpoint hooks, Bud Light, Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Power Pole, Stanley Jigs and Spinnerbaits, Skeeter, Dockside Marine, Rat-L-Trap, and Berkley. For more information about fishing in Louisiana, drop Jeff an email at jeff@marshbass.com.