I am rather a novice. The bow shoots well and is as truly beautiful. Lots of romance. However, it is as heavy as a standard takedown.
I have two of these, 20# and 25#, 52" 99$
https://ameyxgs.com/products/52-archery-handmade-traditional-horsebow-longbow
I think there is a place for you to make a true recurve bow like the Maverick but much lighter and shorter. This would help when stalking through thick brush and some tree stands. And rather than fiberglass use graphite like modern fly rods are made of.