Your WORST looking bow!

[robtattoo]

Well, we've got a pretty bow thread, we've had fast & slow bow threads, we've had metal risered & selfbow threads.
I think it's about time we started a thread that reveres all those plain-Jane, battered, ugly old bows that we just can't part with. The bow that you shoot great, but take out in the dark, in a case & don't let your friends see!

We've all got 'em & I'm sure we all love 'em to bits. Why don't we celebrate their bedraggled beauty with a few pics!

Post up your uggo's here!.....

[KodiakBob]

My "Modern Trad bow" riser is 23" W&W painted flat black, with dark Metallic grey limbs, has a atletic wrapped grip. BUT those are Winex 46# and they spit out my 2114s.

[Shovelbuck]

This one has seen better times.

[Kingstaken]

I don't there is such a thing as a bad lQQking longbow..  :D

[Killdeer]

Leonard Lee Rue?

Killdeer      

[Whip]

I had the same thought Killy - I'd like to hear the story behing that one!  I'm no expert, but I wouldn't give up on that one either - I'm thinking it just needs to be put back together.

[BamBooBender]

Leonard Lee Rue III the famous wildlife photographer? I always loved to look at his great photos in Petersens Hunting mag. Do tell.

   

I wouldn't give up on that one either - I'm thinking it just needs to be put back together.

You have a point Whip. It probably could be fixed since it broke in the handle. I bet Eric Krewson could get her shootin again.

[User Name]

Funny you should ask!  My ugliest is also my most fun and best shooter.  Kinda like a mongrel pup is more fun than a purebred, right?

 


 


 

[Linc]

[Shovelbuck]

I'd like to hear the story behing that one!  

I think it was about 15 or so years ago. Mr Rue came here to central Nebraska to see the Sandhill Crane migration for the first time. A friend of mine gave him photo tours while he was here. That's when I had him sign the bow.
I'm sure it could be repaired. The joint has came loose and the walnut piece broke. I did put it back together but after a few shots I heard it "snap" in the same place and it's been hanging on the wall ever since.
Other than that I don't know much about the bow. It was given to me at least 30 years ago. It's a light weight bow, probably 35lbs. or so.

[Whip]

I don't know Shovelbuck - this is supposed to be a thread about ugly bows.  I really like yours!  Beautiful piece of osage, and with a story to go with it.  I think it's really cool and needs another chance at life  

[Shovelbuck]

I guess that just goes to show......."there are no ugly bows"  :D

[mike g]

Well I have a Hill bow that just has Black glass on the Back and Brown on the Belly....
   I would'nt call it Ugly, Thats why I named it "Just Passable"
   Actualy I got the Name from an Ex Sweetie in TX....
   I told her she was beautiful and she replied that she was'nt beautiful butt "Just Passable"
   So I wrote and told her I named a Bow after her....She thought that was funny....

[Peckerwood]

Here is my worst looking bow , a 66 in. Jaguar that belonged to my father. The bow cannot be shot  but I keep it for sentimental reasons. Some day I would like to find a similar Jaguar that is in good condition.
Bill

[deadpool]

haha peckerwood!!

that looks like a bow only the maker would love!!

[Deadsmple]

[John3]

Deads,

Your orange handled recurve may be the most ugly bow I've ever seen...LOL

I bet it shoots sweet...


JDS III

[BamBooBender]

Linc, I wouldn't call that bow ugly. I find it interesting. What's the story behind it? Have any more pics?

[dorris]

Thats a hunter saftey bow .  

[Leo L.]

The fishing reel is mounted directly in front of the sight window/shelf?