Our Team

The proud owner and operator of Fish City. Ross has built Fish City from the ground up and ensures the business is always innovating to meet industry demand. Included in this innovation is Hunting and Outdoors. To meet growing customer demand, for hunting and firearms goods and services. 

Fish City is now recognized as one of the country’s most comprehensive fishing, boating, hunting, marine and outdoor service center's in the country. With the idea Fish City can cater for your whole experience from building & buying a boat, to fishing gear, and even servicing.

Ross is an avid scuba diver, game fishermen, and hunter. More recently finding more time to get out and enjoy his passions on his boat ‘Wild Bill’ out of Tauranga. Waterski Racing, inland and offshore, is also another passion of Ross’s. Where tuning and setting up boats allowed him to learn a tremendous amount about the scientific's of boat building, and the mechanics behind outboards and motors. 

Giving Ross the requisite knowledge and passion, for the launch of Fish City Boats in 2011. A true one stop shop!

Our manager and veteran of the store, Kev has been with us for over 29 years! He is an expert on all new product and has likely already caught a good fish on the latest lure. Also providing assistance on complicated electronic setups involving autopilot and radars, especially for larger watercraft. This knowledge is not limited, he can help with all enquiries regarding boat parts and chandlery. Including marine audio systems and speakers. 

Kevin loves his kayak fishing and in the weekend he will either be in store, or in the Bay of Plenty snapper fishing with jigs, sliders, and softbaits! Kevs first fishing escapades, and the roots of his fishing were found in landbased fishing. From straylining to sliding livebaits, he is a guru and can tell you everything you need to know.

His commitment to Fish City over the entire course of its operation, has created a true expert in all areas of the business. In the Showroom, and behind the scenes.

Five Favourite Products:

1. Shimano Stradic FL HG 3000 Softbait Reel 
2. Z-Man Motor Oil Softbaits
3. Fusion Apollo Stereo
4. Raymarine Axiom Plus Sounder
5. O'brien Celebrity Waterskis

Gordon is an avid saltwater fisho’ and has been with us for over 8 years. His passions aren't limited, from softbaiting, to topwater and livebaiting, and onto gamefishing. He is a guru. Gamefishing and lure fishing are a big part of Gordons love for the ocean.

He goes on yearly trips overseas targeting pelagic species. His most recent trip being to Va’Vau chasing Yellowfin Tuna. Spending part of his childhood in Raglan he is also no stranger to landbased fishing, and is a successful West Coast fisherman!

He can also provide excellent expertise on electronics, especially sounders fishfinders and chartplotters in application.

Gordo also loves getting out into the bush hunting and is a firearms expert in store. Providing advice on optics, scope rings, and rifles and shotguns. Sika, Whitetail and Red deer hunting are a big part of his love for the outdoors, and has hunted from the Waikato to Stewart Island living the dream.

Gordo's top Hunting picks:

1. Hunters Element Clothing Veil Camo
2. Federal Fusion 7mm08 
3. Irish Setter Trailblazers
4. Leupold Optics, Scopes and Binos!
5. Garmin 66I In-Reach

Gordo's top Fishing picks:

1. Shimano Talica 8
2. Shimano Stella 18000
3. Nomad 200mm Stickbaits, (and BKK hooks!) 
4. The Mad Hueys Clothing
   
5. Shimano Grappler Rod Range

Max has grown up fishing and hunting. With Fish City being a massive part of his life ever since he was born. As his father, Ross Christensen, along with Kevin and Jono founded it in 1992.

Max is an avid fishermen, particularly game fishing. He can assist you with any fishing or boating inquiries and during the week manages the operations of FC Boats manufacturing. This also entails rigging, making him the perfect person to enquire about electronics packages, outboards and the functionality of your new boat. 

Max has recently also been instrumental in the development of the Fish City website and digital platforms. Where he has big ideas for ensuring your experience is second to none. He is a major advocate in believing, the advice and insight you gain from us is just as important to you as the product during your purchase. 

Favourite Products:

1. Shimano Talica 50II
2. CD Titan Game Rods
3. Fathom Pepal Grande Game Lures - Liquid Dolphin Colour 
4. Lowrance 7" FS Sounder and Chartplotter 

Quentin or “QP” is without a doubt our all rounder. From diving, to fishing of every kind, and more recently deer stalking, duck shooting and anything hunting. A true Richie McCaw, he can do it all. Most weekends you’ll find him in the bush, or out on the water, and he can likely help you with any query you may have.

QP is reknown for his lure rigging skills, and large straylined snapper in the Coromandel. He loves a big burley trail and a big bait mate’. This doesn’t take away from his lure fishing knack, and has probably used the lure you are thinking about for your next purchase. 

Quentins love for hunting is invaluable to Fish City. He passion means he can educate you on all the new products, especially rifles, optics and hunting clothing!

Five Favourite Products:

1. Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44
2. Stoney Creek Clothing Range
3. Shimano Baitrunner D Range
4. Kabura Sliders (Usually 80gr Orange)
5. CD Extrasense Softbait Rod

Our very own in store trout and freshwater specialist. Joining us 4 years ago. Leaving behind a freshwater guiding job of 10 years in Taupo, where he was an infamous trout fishermen. At Fish City he is integral in orders and the shipping and inwards good process, but often required in the shop for expertise. Although a pastime, Russ is also very talented at fly tying! This has given him a tremendous amount of knowledge on flies and their applications.

Russ also is well versed in electronics and fishfinder/transducer combinations, and can help you out with saltwater fly fishing advice aswell. However being his forte, if you need a fly rod, or advice on which fly to tie on & where and when, even tips on casting, this is the man about the house at Fish City.

Jayden has been with us three years now, and is at home in the bush and the ocean. With a big love for diving, surfing, fishing and deer stalking. He can help you with most things in the shop especially in the gun room, setting up optics on rifles, and providing advice on ammunition.

Expertise on wakeboards and watersports is something else he can help you with, and is a lover of game fishing and topwater lure fishing. Jayden can comprehensively assist you with advice on fishing rods and reels for this, the terminal tackle, and knots and rigging required.

Jayden is a big fan of the Talica range from Shimano for live baiting and jigging. Daiwa Lexa bait casters for softbaiting and slow jigging. Lastly, Sako firearms when in the hills hunting. 

More recently, he has moved into the E-Commerce side of the business and marketing. But should he be needed on the frontlines in the shop he is more than happy to help you out!

Five Favourite Products:

1. FC Centre Console 560
2. Sako 85M .270Win
3. Shimano Talica 10 and Shimano Shadow X Rod Combo 
4. Catch Double Trouble 100g Pink Micro Jig 
5. Daiwa Lexa Baitcaster 
   

Josh (or JT) is our E-commerce manager and has revolutionized Fish City's digital approach to business. Introducing new technology and information systems to help support Fish City as it adapts to the everchanging business environment, particularly the website and the value this provides to you as a customer is paramount for him.  

Josh also is very knowledgeable on watersports and wakeboarding, and can assist you in technical advice for this.

Growing up in Wanaka nurtured an avid skier. Josh is also very passionate about videography, photography and editing content. He is responsible for all the awesome action shots from the teams adventures on the water and in the bush.

Five Favourite Products:

1. Dragon Sunglasses
2. Obrien Valhalla Wakeboard
3. Stanley Thermos Range 
4. Tatonka Barrel Bag 85L 
5. Led Lenser MH10 Headlight

Daniel has recently joined the team here at Fish City and is very passionate about freshwater and saltwater fishing. Especially spin fishing for trout. His most recent escapades have seen him topwater fishing for trout with small poppers and stickbaits. Dan likes to try new things and is often rewarded for taking a different approach.

In store he will do everything he can to ensure you not only have the correct lures and rods and reels you need. But also that you know how to fish, where you are fishing. He has been known to give away a hint or two ensuring you have a productive time on the water. 

Five Favourite Products:

1. Dragon Sunglasses 
2. Shimano Vanford 3000 Softbait Reel 
3. Rapala BX Minnows Lures 
4. Shimano Ocea Braid
5. Shimano Zodias Softbait Rod

Kacey is our mad keen game fisho.' Born into a well known Raglan and West Coast fishing family means she can often give you the inside scoop! On what lures should be in your spread, and the depths you should be targeting! She can help you with everything saltwater and is happy to assist you with this. 

In the weekend she will most likely be found out on her fathers boat L'attitude, chasing Marlin, big Snapper and Kingfish. 

Bevan used to be the showroom manager here at Fish City. These days he fills the odd Saturday or Monday - if the team is short. Which is very helpful as he is full of knowledge about all areas in the shop. 

He is a passionate surfer, hunter and fishermen. Finding time to catch more waves now that he isn't at work everyday of the week! In the weekend you can find him fly fishing or hunting in the central North Island. If he isn't here to help you out at Fish City! 

Mark is one of our Boat Salesman. He has had lifetime experience on top and under the water. A very successful fisherman, from straylining to gamefishing. Mark is an avid diver for crayfish and scallops, getting out every chance he gets. He is also very educated in the way boats work and the best way to configure your new purchase!

Mark also loves hunting over his dog, Jorge the Lab, who you may find sleeping in the sun outside his office! In the weekend he is likely found out on the water on either the east or west coast. Alternatively, with a deer on his back in the King Country or Kaimanawas.  

Jannine is our head administrator and takes care of everything that goes on behind the scenes. Often finding time to go fishing and diving, she has a knack for catching kingfish, rarely coming home empty handed.

Jannine also loves diving for crayfish and being in “the other world” that is the ocean. She has a goal of getting into game fishing more and is really keen to land some big pelagic fish!

In the weekend you’ll most likely find her in Whitianga or Kawhia heading out on the water. Jannine comes from an entire family of hunter/gatherers, and is most happy in the outdoors!

Favourite Products:

1. BKK 300g Jett Kingfish Jigs
2. Shimano Talica 10 Overhead Reel 
3. Shimano Speedmaster 16 2 speed Overhead Reel 
4. Dragon Sunglasses 
5. The Mad Hueys T-Shirts 

Tai is our Marketing Coordinator and brings Fish City's creativity! She is very artistic and has a knack for photography, design, and videography. Tai loves travelling and seeing what the world has to offer - and making sure to experience it all!

She loves a day out on the water Snapper fishing, and growing up in the mount has certainly helped with that - she still heads home for a fish with her family when she gets the chance. Since working here, Tai has been dead keen on getting out into the hills hunting and is so excited to get the opportunity soon.

Five Favourite Products:

1. Ocean Angler Flea Lures 
2. Stoney Creek Towel Hoodies
3. Shimano 8000D Baitrunner and Shimano Vortex Combo 
4. Shimano Shadow X Heavy Softbait Rod 
5. Fusion Stereo ACTIVE Marine Speaker.

Scotty is our workshop manager and has been with us nearly 10 years. He is mechanically minded and is often found on the front counter of the parts department. Or out the back organising jobs and the logistics of the workshop. He is a guru on motors and parts. So if you have technical questions about your boat or outboard, or potentially need to book in with us, he will be looking after you.

In the weekend Scott can be found doing work on his project cars, boats, at car shows, or enjoying a bit of fishing!