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Title: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 28, 2010, 12:43:00 PM
Well I just recieved the other day from Tater a big river 59 reproduction bow and wow is it sweet 60"  53#@28" Thanks Pat for a beuty of a bow.it is a great shooting bow.
   it is rosewood dymonwood riser with maple I beam and bamboo limb cores with black glass on front and back.a real looker.pics coming soon.
Thanks again Pat
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 28, 2010, 12:44:00 PM
John sure makes an awesome looking bow that shoots even better! Congrats!
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 28, 2010, 12:58:00 PM
Joe I have never got to shoot one of Johns longbows I bet they are nice also.do you have any pics you could post of it?
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Gray Buffalo on January 28, 2010, 01:00:00 PM
Where are the PIC's
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 28, 2010, 01:02:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by hunterbob:
Joe I have never got to shoot one of Johns longbows I bet they are nice also.do you have any pics you could post of it?
Yeah Bob, I might have a couple pics let me see if I can find them....    :saywhat:
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 28, 2010, 01:03:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/BowHuntingFool/P1040647.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/BowHuntingFool/P1040645.jpg)
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Steve O on January 28, 2010, 01:03:00 PM
You know you can be banned from the site for putting something like that up without pictures...  :knothead:
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 28, 2010, 01:03:00 PM
pics are coming bearbowman is going to come along and post them for me.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 28, 2010, 01:04:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/BowHuntingFool/P1040641.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/BowHuntingFool/P1040683.jpg)
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 28, 2010, 01:05:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/BowHuntingFool/P1040697.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/BowHuntingFool/P1040686.jpg)
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 28, 2010, 01:11:00 PM
Nice looking bow Joe.the pics I sent bearbowman are no were near as good as your picture taken.I will have to get the wifes camera out and take some real nice ones.mine were taken with a cell phone.
Come on bearbowman before I get in trouble.lol.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Bigriver on January 28, 2010, 01:33:00 PM
I would have bought that puppy if you wouldn`t have, you will be real happy with it!

Joe, real nice, I`ll have to get one of those someday  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 28, 2010, 01:35:00 PM
Thanks Bob! If I remember correct, you scooped the bow up pretty quick from the classifieds? I think it was on the market for maybe an hour??
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 28, 2010, 01:39:00 PM
Yeah I did Joe.as soon as I seen it I knew I wanted it.and I also knew if I dragged my feet it would of been gone.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Tater on January 28, 2010, 04:37:00 PM
Bob you are very welcome really glad you like the bow! (knew you would).
   Here are the pics you asked for.

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/BigRiver59K001.jpg)

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/BigRiver59K002.jpg)

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/BigRiver59K003.jpg)

 Thanks again, Tater
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 28, 2010, 04:43:00 PM
Thanks.Tater for the pics and a great bow.
There she is guys above.aint she pretty?
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 29, 2010, 05:39:00 PM
tell you what guys and gals if you ever get a chance to shoot a Big River give it a try.they are awesome shooting bows.for 53# it shoots as hard as most 60# bows I have shot and shoot real flat also.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 29, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Yeah, great shooter aye'!!! Mine shoots so good the thought has been crossing my mind of selling off the Mohawk and getting another BR!!!!
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: bearbowman on January 30, 2010, 01:20:00 PM
How long you gonna keep this one Bob?  :)
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 30, 2010, 01:59:00 PM
its here to stay Steve.one of the best shooting bows I ever shot.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: yukon chuck on January 30, 2010, 11:49:00 PM
Gorgeous bows! I'm drooling. Thanks for posting the pics.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: GRINCH on January 30, 2010, 11:51:00 PM
Love those bows.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Rodd Szmania on January 31, 2010, 10:12:00 AM
John sure makes some beautiful and nice shooting bows. I just might have to have him make one for me. Too many bows????
Nice pick up.
Regards
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: bearbowman on January 31, 2010, 11:45:00 AM
Bob that is what you said about that Bob Lee that I sold you a couple years ago. That is what you said about that Talon Longbow you traded me(I piped a 2216 with that bow)That is what you said.......   :jumper:
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 31, 2010, 01:56:00 PM
Yeah Steve but the Bob Lee was no were near as good looking as this Big River 59 repro.And I knew you wanted that Talon.Sounds like someones bragging alittle about the 2216.  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: bearbowman on January 31, 2010, 02:20:00 PM
Looks shouldn't have nothing to do with it. You said...........you said the Bob Lee was the best shooting bow you ever owned and 6 hours later is was posted for sale. You know that pipe job was luck. You have to hit just the right molecule on the tip of that arrow to pipe. First one in 30 years........its all luck you know.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Doug in MN on January 31, 2010, 02:27:00 PM
John, makes a great bow the 59's of his, are great shooters but all of his bows are great shooters.

Joe, I was just handeling one that could be a twin to yours and I did not buy it. What was I thinking.

DD
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Earl Jeff on January 31, 2010, 02:57:00 PM
I have two John McDonald  (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss115/earljeff/newbigriverbow007.jpg)Longbows wish I had more (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss115/earljeff/mainebearhunt2009025.jpg)  :D
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Hud on January 31, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
Very nice looking bow; I have always liked the lines in the early bows and the way they shoot.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 31, 2010, 03:23:00 PM
Hey Earl Jeff, do you have anynore pics of ther bow leaning on the bear, what are the woods?
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Earl Jeff on January 31, 2010, 04:18:00 PM
the riser is solid Phenolic and the limbs are cocobola. Think I spelled them right (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss115/earljeff/mainebearhunt2009019.jpg).
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 31, 2010, 07:13:00 PM
My BR bow is awesome, had it out stumping today and love it more each time I shoot it.  My dad just picked his up yesterday got it just in time.

John was making some carbon foam limbs when my dad was out there.

Earl, Nice bear!
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 31, 2010, 07:29:00 PM
Man all these pretty pics of the longbows are killing me.they are sweet.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 31, 2010, 07:33:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
My BR bow is awesome, had it out stumping today and love it more each time I shoot it.  My dad just picked his up yesterday got it just in time.

John was making some carbon foam limbs when my dad was out there.  Don't want to speculate or say to much but John may not be making bows for a little while.

Earl, Nice bear!
Ummmm Charlie, what are you talking about brother?? I sure don't want to hear that!
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: hunterbob on January 31, 2010, 09:20:00 PM
yeah me either.I want one of those longbows.
Hope he is doing ok.
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 01, 2010, 10:39:00 AM
Never mind what I said earlier.  If you want a Big River order one!  Give John a call!

His Bows are awesome!!!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Bigriver on February 01, 2010, 10:50:00 AM
John is fine, I just got off the phone with him. PLease dont scare us like that again unless you are sure of your info. We need the old geezer around for a while!
Title: Re: Big River 59 Kodiak(new to me)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 01, 2010, 06:41:00 PM
Glad to hear it was misinformation from the origination.   I agree, It would be nice to have him around, who else am I going to get my second, third, fourth, and fifth Big River longbows from   :goldtooth:   ?

I just met John in November and he's been a huge inspiration.