About

Staff

Centrefire McCarthy’s specialist staff are highly experienced in fishing, hunting, guiding and related skills including knife making, rod repairs and fly tying.

Selwyn ShanksManaging Director, Selwyn Shanks

Selwyn has hunted and fished since his early teens, following these passions through his working life in pest destruction,  venison recovery, fly fishing tuition and guiding. He was also a pioneer custom knife maker in New Zealand.

Contact: selwyn@centrefire.co.nz

Howard HallidayStore Manager, Howard Halliday

Howard is a professional rod maker by trade. Apart from fishing, he is also an active bird and small game hunter and trials working spanials.

Contact: howard@centrefire.co.nz

Tristan

Tristan has a strong background in fishing. He runs our fly fishing and fly tying classes and in his spare time, spear fishes and hunts. If you need that special fly tied . . .

We also offer these special services

  • Rod repairs/refurbishment
  • Knife sharpening /repairs
  • Custom fly tying
  • Access to full firearm repairs and smithing
  • Fly fishing and fly tying tuition
  • Fly fishing guiding
  • Bow string making

If any of the above services interest you, email us at sales@centrefire.co.nz  with your requirements!