Part of our River Series Longbows and inspired by the waters that inspired Fred Bear, the Main Stream Longbow pays tribute to one of Michigan's legendary AuSable River branches. This is the same river where Fred Bear spent countless days fishing, reflecting, and shaping his legacy in the outdoors. Built with the timeless craftsmanship Bear Archery is known for, the Main Stream features a sleek low-wrist, thin grip crafted from Bolivian Rosewood and Hardrock Maple, paired with a reflex/deflex narrow limb design and fiberglass-reinforced tips for smooth, confident shooting. Measuring 60 inches, the Main Stream delivers a balanced, versatile feel that honors traditional roots while offering dependable modern performance. Fred Bear Heritage InspiredDesigned in tribute to the Main Stream of the AuSable River, where Fred Bear spent countless days fishing, reflecting, and shaping his legacy in the outdoors Three Distinct ModelsAvailable in three lengths to fit different shooting styles: 58" South Branch, 60" Main Stream, and 62" North Branch Classic Low-Wrist GripA sleek, thin low-wrist grip delivers a natural hand position and consistent feel shot after shot Premium Natural MaterialsCrafted from Bolivian Rosewood and Hardrock Maple for a refined look, durability, and traditional appeal Smooth Reflex/Deflex PerformanceNarrow limb design with fiberglass-reinforced tips provides smooth draws, efficient energy transfer, and dependable shooting performance

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Part of our River Series Longbows and inspired by the waters that inspired Fred Bear, the Main Stream Longbow pays tribute to one of Michigan's legendary AuSable River branches. This is the same river where Fred Bear spent countless days fishing, reflecting, and shaping his legacy in the outdoors. Built with the timeless craftsmanship Bear Archery is known for, the Main Stream features a sleek low-wrist, thin grip crafted from Bolivian Rosewood and Hardrock Maple, paired with a reflex/deflex narrow limb design and fiberglass-reinforced tips for smooth, confident shooting. Measuring 60 inches, the Main Stream delivers a balanced, versatile feel that honors traditional roots while offering dependable modern performance. Fred Bear Heritage InspiredDesigned in tribute to the Main Stream of the AuSable River, where Fred Bear spent countless days fishing, reflecting, and shaping his legacy in the outdoors Three Distinct ModelsAvailable in three lengths to fit different shooting styles: 58" South Branch, 60" Main Stream, and 62" North Branch Classic Low-Wrist GripA sleek, thin low-wrist grip delivers a natural hand position and consistent feel shot after shot Premium Natural MaterialsCrafted from Bolivian Rosewood and Hardrock Maple for a refined look, durability, and traditional appeal Smooth Reflex/Deflex PerformanceNarrow limb design with fiberglass-reinforced tips provides smooth draws, efficient energy transfer, and dependable shooting performance

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60 inch traditional longbow configuration Reflex/deflex narrow limb design Low-wrist, thin grip profile Grip constructed from Bolivian Rosewood and Hardrock Maple Fibreglass-reinforced limb tips Mid-length format within the Branch series Part of Bear Archery South Branch, Main Stream, and North Branch range Heritage-inspired design linked to Fred Bear history

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Flowing through northern Michigan with quiet persistence, the north branch of the AuSable River helped shape both the landscape and the archery legacy of Fred Bear.  The Bear North Branch Longbow carries that same sense of balance and intention, blending timeless longbow aesthetics with modern reflex/deflex performance. It’s a bow built for shooters who value smoothness, control, and the kind of confidence that comes from tradition done right.  The 62" North Branch delivers smooth draw characteristics, excellent stability, and forgiving accuracy. Its reflex/deflex narrow limb design provides efficient energy transfer without sacrificing the calm, composed shooting experience traditional longbow shooters crave. This is a bow that rewards clean form and steady rhythm, especially at longer draw lengths. 

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