I am heartbroke that Jerry Brumm is no longer offering the "Critter Gitter" Longbow in his lineup...maybe IF WE ALL STICK TOGETHER, he will reconsider and offer them to his LOYAL CUSTOMER'S once again...who is with me ?
I'm with you on that Tradcat. I've tried the Bushbow, Ghost and Super Ghost but the Critter Gitter is awesome. I picked one up made of Walnut and it is a beautiful bow. Long Live the Critter Gitter.
Im with you too. The CG is my all time favorite.
I know that this would be a question for Jerry, but I heard that he quit making the Critter Gitter because they were harder to make than his other bows. What makes them harder to make than any other R/D longbow?
I have a Critter Gitter and a Bushbow. I like them both but I like the Criter Gitter the best.
I too am a big fan of the Critter Gitter.
I think the tapering of all the lams makes it more difficult and or time consuming to build.
To make this thread worth more, you guys should add some pictures of the CG... Even better, picture of the CG with critters taken with it!!
Just saying.
I firmly believe that Jerry felt the new Lil' Creep he developed was a better bow than the CG. The CG was for bow lengths from 62"-70". The CG Special was made in 56"-60" lengths. The Lil' Creep is a 58" bow with thinner limbs at the nock ends and also has the "power wedges" which, if I remember correctly, the CG's didn't. I'll have to ask him about that the next time we talk. I love my Great Northern's. :D Horserod
Hey Horserod...when you talk to Jerry,tell him I'd buy one RIGHT NOW if he'd start making them again. The Critter Gitter is more of a true mild R/D Longbow with narrow, and deeper core limbs whereas the Bushbow is designed more like a Flatbow...both are great shooters but I know a lot of people that prefer the Critter Gitter
I ani'nt own one but I only considered the Critter Gitter.Too bad it isn't anymore in production.
Ok guys that own them please post pictures, I would love to see them, especially the longer one!!!
Here's my critter gitter. I have a lil creep too. Both are nice bows but they definitely do shoot differently.
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I've had several over the years, but foolishly let them slip through my hands. Have been looking for just the right 64-incher for a couple of years now. They just don't become available very often. I'd get a new one if they were offered.
Hawk22 can you please elaborate on the difference of the lil creep and cg?? great looking bow by the way.
Osage lams and bloodwood riser and tips. 68#@29". 62" long.
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It's the top bow. Just wanted a full braced pic.
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Oh my.Thats a pretty one.Osage and Padauk?
One of favorite bows I've ever owned was a CG Jack Knife with a Diamondback Skin The riser was dark Rosewood and the limds were dark hickory. That was back in my right handed days. It really hurt to part with that one. Definite shooter!
QuoteOriginally posted by Tradcat:
I am heartbroke that Jerry Brumm is no longer offering the "Critter Gitter" Longbow in his lineup...maybe IF WE ALL STICK TOGETHER, he will reconsider and offer them to his LOYAL CUSTOMER'S once again...who is with me ?
Maybe if you put together a group of 10-15 folks that truly want the bow, and are willing to pay either all or at least a substantial deposit up front, you could talk him into doing a limited run. You never know. $$$ TALKS!!
My critter gitter is smoother and quieter than my lil' creep. The lil creep is a few (7-10fps) faster. Both are identical in weight at 53#'s@28". They both can send an arrow through a deer too. I like the lil creep as a hunting bow and I'll hunt with the critter gitter as well as shoot 3d with it.
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That green is fantastic
I have never shot a CG but for those of you who really like them, have you ever looked at or shot the northern mist superior or baraga? When I was looking for that style of bow those were the two I settled and and I think they are pretty similar
I just saw a CG up for trade today... 58" 54# @28". In great shape.
I spoke with Jerry at Kzoo about his critter gitter and he told me that the extra laminates and doing the trap on the limbs was more labor intensive so that was the reason he dropped it from his line of bows
I had Jerry make me a Critter Gitter not quite two years ago. Unfortunately, like many, I went with a one piece and then later wished I had gotten the jackknife option. By then it was too late to order a new Critter Gitter since Jerry had quit making them. I've talked with Jerry a few times about his discontinuing the Critter Gitter and also the Fireball, which was another great model. Like it's been said above, those were the two hardest bows to make and Jerry simply didn't want to make them anymore. You have to respect that.
While I would love to have another Critter Gitter and it is my favorite bow ever, I wouldn't want Jerry to make one if his heart wasn't in it. Most likely, I'll suck it up and get a Bush Bow next.
Brianlocal3, I did look at the Northern Mist bows while up at K-Zoo. They are very similiar, you are right. Would be a good alternative for someone dead set on wanting a bow like the Critter Gitter. That being said, in my hand the grip of the Baraga didn't feel quite as good as the Great Northern bows (locator grip). But still, Steve makes a great bow and I don't think a guy could go wrong with either a Northern Mist or a Great Northern.
First deer taken with my Critter Gitter, in October of 2011...
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The jack-knife takedown system is great! I have it on my critter gitter and my lil creep. It is definitely worth the extra money.
Please Jerry, make them again and I will order one immediately!!!!!!
Jameson, The GN locator is a little "chubby'er" than the baraga locator ya think? seems to fill the hand a little better. I like the GN straight grip, its bigger and more comfy than it looks.
Eric
Yes . . . Critter Gitter, one of my favorite bows, but I had to sell it. Too heavy for me. Wish I could order one.
Never owned one and wish I did.about a #50 one would be nice.
Named my first chocolate lab after the bow because it was a cool name.
The Kritter Getter, BEST dog I ever owned and had to leave her with mom when I moved out because she loved and spoiled her.
Jerry and Rick built me one in the spring of 2000. I've hunted with it exclusively since that time. That bow is a part of me. Sometimes a bowhunter bonds with a particular bow and it becomes more than just a bow. I've built a lot of my own bows and have even won bows from other renowned bowyers. Even handling any of them feels the same as I suspect it would if I cheated on my wife. I refinished mine a few years ago. Don't know how many more seasons it has left as I'm pretty hard on it. I've recently given thought to getting another as a back up. I sure hate to see that it's not an option now. I understand though and wish Jerry Brum the best with the business. Who knows, maybe I'll get luckly. I realisticly only need another 40 or so seasons before I hang things up...The straight grip is the best longbow grip I've ever put my hands around.
Jerry,
I loved your post. I too want to find that "bow" and although I have not had the opportunity to hunt it yet I feel my Berry Vixen is that bow. Every other bow I shoot makes me feel as if I'm cheating on it .
I for one would love to hear the specs of your CG and some pics if you got them
I have an Osage critter getter Jerry made in Apr. 95 and brought it with me to kalamazoo expo also a lefty like Jerry he took the bow from me and looked it over I could tell he paused and thought,he is a great guy shoot straight
I would buy one tomorrow if he made them again. 64", 60# straight grip wi jackknife, limbs of black locust. I have an 1989 version w/o jackknife and the wife has a 56" "special" in osage. I also had a 64" elm with locator (sold to friend) and a 62" osage jackknife (sold to my cousin, too short 4 me) 64" and jackknife is the ticket, love the locust. My CG does have the power lam. Looks like a hand ground addition.
Brian I'm not too good with internet pics but the bow is 62" and 51 pounds at my 25" draw. It's flat grain hickory for the limbs and osage for the handle. I had GN "roll" the grip at the top and bottom. This little bump in the leather has always just felt right to me. It is a workhorse of a bow. Sometimes I swear it shoots itself at game.
TTT