The Art of Bass Fishing: Maven Takes Its Most Beautiful Collection to the World

Few fish inspire as much passion as bass. From Japan’s ultra-refined finesse lakes to America’s heartland reservoirs, bass fishing is a culture, a craft, and for many, a lifelong pursuit. It’s in this world of obsession and detail that Maven, the New Zealand rod maker known for its artistry and precision, now takes its most exciting collection yet to the global stage: the Maven Bass Rod Series.

Developed over many months in close collaboration with industry experts, the series was shaped by the insight of anglers who live and breathe bass fishing. Every model reflects the nuance of its technique - born from conversations on the water, refined through feedback, and perfected in the hands of those who know the pursuit best. The result is not just another lineup of rods, but a family of tools that honor the subtleties of bass fishing itself, from the delicate tick of a Nedrig to the thunderclap of a frog strike on glassy water.

Beyond performance, the Maven Bass Series is designed to captivate the eye. Hand-rolled carbon, clean lines and meticulous finishes make these rods some of the most beautifully crafted in the industry - a collection that harmonizes artistry with function, appealing to anglers who appreciate precision, refinement, and understated elegance.

A Rod for Every Story on the Water

The Maven Bass Series reflects the breadth and beauty of bass fishing itself: 

• Dropshot - A study in precision and comfort, designed to keep baits vertical and anglers connected.
• Jig & Worm - Two distinct models: one built for distance and finesse, the other for brute-force battles in heavy cover.
• Nedrig - Ultra-sensitive, refined, and attuned to the lightest takes in pressured waters.
• Crankbait - For the purist who loves the rhythm of hard plastics ticking structure and triggering strikes.
• Topwater & Frog - Made for adrenaline, where every cast holds the promise of an explosion.
• Swimbait - The heavyweight, engineered for the artistry and power of big bait fishing.

Form Meets Fish

True to Maven’s heritage, performance and design are inseparable. The Bass Series is available in two distinct finishes:

• Olive - Form Follows Fish: A timeless green, subtle and earthy, mirroring bass in their element.
• Natural - The Minimalist’s Choice: Clean lines and raw carbon, a pared-back aesthetic for anglers who prefer quiet confidence.

A Global Pursuit, A Local Craft

Every Maven Bass Rod is hand-rolled in New Zealand, built with a level of care that matches the devotion of the anglers who fish them. This collection is as much a tribute as it is a tool - a nod to the universal language of bass fishing, where technique, patience and passion unite anglers from Tokyo to Tennessee.

“The Bass Series reflects not only our commitment to performance but our belief that a fishing rod can be a thing of beauty - a piece of craftsmanship that deepens your connection to the water”, says Gayleen Pratt, founder of Maven. “This is our most exciting and beautiful collection yet.”

Availability

The Maven Bass Rod Series is available now at https://mavenfishing.com/collections/bass and through select partners worldwide.