Clem Henry / Three Kings Islands – February 2016 Maven’s Pacific and Gulf series of rods recently got a serious workout in what is arguably one of New Zealand’s premier game fishing destinations, the Three Kings Islands. The Kings is a group of 13 uninhabited... Continue reading
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When we were imagineering MAVEN, we’d constantly ponder the difficulty most people faced when choosing a fishing rod. It just wasn’t easy. You’d either get lost in a sea of remarkably similar looking rods at a fishing shop, or face a catalogue with such an... Continue reading
Auckland, New Zealand is home to Maven. Our marine industry association, NZ Marine hosts a fabulous on-water boat show here each year in the city’s popular Viaduct Harbour. We thought it a great show and venue to showcase Maven’s latest ranges. Peter Busfield, NZ Marine’s executive director, summed... Continue reading
Our soon-to-be-launched Maven Pacific and Tasman series are currently in production in our Auckland facility. These include ranges for stick bait, mechanical jigging and high performance casting and spinning. Like all Maven ranges, they use the highest quality componentry. Having produced such a beautiful butt cap featuring... Continue reading
This spring Maven is attending the Auckland On Water Boat Show (formerly the Auckland International Boat Show). Held in Auckland’s magnificent Viaduct Harbour over four days, this is New Zealand’s largest on-water boat show. Whatever your on-water interests – sailing, fishing, paddle-boarding, water sports or... Continue reading
One of the earliest design decisions we made with Maven was to use cork in our rod handles. It was always going to be cork. It’s a natural, soft and good-looking material that also appealed to us for its history and sustainability. Cork is the... Continue reading
Today we headed out on the waka for a second fishing trip. The Waitematā Harbour was quiet and calm, and the typically busy shipping channel was empty, but for a dredging ship going about its business. The fishing reports from the weekend were fantastic, and... Continue reading
There’s something pretty special about jumping in a simple outrigger canoe off the beach with very little gear, and returning a few hours later with dinner, a healthy dose of sunshine and pleasantly weary muscles. Today was certainly not your everyday fishing excursion. My friend Bill had pondered... Continue reading
If you love fishing, chances are there will be a place that holds your first glorious memories of this wonderful sport and pastime. For me, that place is the Firth of Thames in New Zealand’s North Island – a little over an hour’s drive from... Continue reading
Exquisite form follows unparalleled technical function in the inaugural range of Maven fishing rods, handcrafted in New Zealand with a world-first lengthways pinstripe design. Launched in Auckland this week, and as at home on a super yacht as at the local lake, Maven rods blend... Continue reading
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