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"Cajun Rods, if you want true quality look no further. You have found the diamond in the rough you have been looking for." |
Colby ElsassGrowing up on the gulf coast, fishing is a huge part of our lives. We have some of the best fishing in the world right here in our own back yard, Crystal River FL. I love targeting large reds, snook , trout, and exploring the waters that we have. I was taught by my father at a young age how to properly fish, where the fish move and what to look for. The biggest lesson I learned was how to respect the land and the creatures, which you only take what you need and conserve for the future. I was on the water almost every second of the day when I wasn’t at school. Fishing for me was more than a hobby, it was something that I excelled at and achieve the goals I wanted to. I was able to relax being on the water and it always put my mind at ease. I love how even on a bad day of fishing you still end up having a great time. Most of my greatest memories are with friends out on the water even though I’m avid hunter, I still find my self-spending more time out on the water. I try to break my own personal records every time I go out, at times without fail. I didn’t really put my heart and soul into fishing in till I met one of my fishing partners James Floyd about 6 years now. That’s when we started fishing tournaments and practiced almost every day from sun up to sun down getting our skills to where they are at today. I strive for excellence in all I do in life one of which is my favorite sport, fishing. I learn from my mistakes and move forward. In my pursuit of becoming a pro fisherman, I meet a man named Paul Van Reenen from Unfair Lures. It was the first company to put faith in me and my fishing abilities and as my first sponsor and I couldn’t be happier to support a brand that truly is amazing. The owner Paul has became more of a family member and a mentor than a boss to me. He has pushed me beyond what I thought I was capable of. Paul also was the one that introduced me to Cajun Rods® and their amazing line up. Since that moment I knew that becoming a pro angler is more of a goal than a dream. I have fished with a Cajun Rod® ever since that day and has blown me away with every test I throw at it. It has helped me win numerous tournaments. One day I finally had the chance meet the brilliant man behind it all, Jaesen Yerger, at the Florida sportsman expo. That’s when I found out what an amazing company Cajun Rods® are. After going through the rods with Jaesen one on one and hearing what makes Cajun stand out from the rest they are without a doubt one of the best. I also knew this was a company I wanted to be part of and so began my journey with Cajun Rods®. |
