Dustan, I've used river cane for limblines, and quite frankly, I do not like em. They will not hold up to large cats. I have a bunch in my shed that I would give away if you are ever close to Claremore OK.
I would suggest looking for other sources for your poles.
I like willow, and if beavers aren't too thick (they eat em) I would recommend willow....river birch works well, mimosa is good.....persimmon is good, hickory is good.
Look for a place where the young trees are growing close together which causes them to grow tall and thin, like the cane, but they will be stronger.
