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CENTREFIRE McCARTHYS, Dunedin, New Zealand is a specialist store fishing and shooting store synonymous with top brands and "Customer First Service".

Our mail order service is second to none - some of our specialist services include:
  • Rod repairs / making felt soling of waders and boots
  • Fly and fly tying mail order catalogue 
  • Gun smithing
  • Knife sharpening and repairs


Managing Director, Selwyn Shanks has been hunting since 12 years old and has 40 years fly fishing experience.  He is a New Zealand Professional Fishing Guide Association Guide and tutors fly fishing.  To contact:  selwyn@centrefire.co.nz

Store Manager, Howard Halliday is a hunter, specialist light spin angler and kayak fisherman.  He is a tradesman rodmaker (ex Kilwell).  To contact: mailto:howard@centrefire.co.nz

Tristan Fraser, a flyfisherman and flytyer, learnt his skills in Scotland and Ireland.  Since joining us, he has become a keen hunter.

Office Manager,  Fiona Dyer is our webmaster and handles the suppliers accounts to ensure the best prices are guaranteed for us to pass on to our customers.

Centrefire McCarthys store


We stock:  Sage, Hardys, Sci Angler, Cortland, CD, Kilwell & Templefork