About Craftys

Steve Beere

Owner

Steve was a padi dive instructor in his early 20s with Hawkes Bay Dive centre. After that Steve spent 20 years in the hospitality industry where he ran a number of top Restaurants finishing up with owning a Restaurant before coming back to the Hunting a fishing industry. Steve is enjoying getting back to some of his hobbies, trying to get as much time as he can to fish, dive and hunt. Favourite Brands: Okuma, Leopold, Bushnell

Ruth Beere

Admin / Owner

Ruth grew up on a farm in the Wairarapa where most weekends where spent at the beach at Cape Palliser where her father dived, on bush walks and hunting with her father creating a true enjoyment of the outdoors. Since moving to the Bay Ruth has been a chef for the past 15 years so enjoys being amongst people that share her passion for the outdoors. Favourite Brands: Stoney Creek, Hunters Element, Okuma

Kane Wrigglesworth

Fishing Specialist

Kane has been a keen fisherman from a young age, and has 20 years experience in the industry, with experience fishing most of the coastline in the North Island. Kane is known locally and nationally for his experience in everything that is Surfcasting, Kane is currently Local and National Surfcasting Champion and holds several National Records Kane has had articles published in New Zealand Fishing News Favourite Brands Okuma, Breakaway Tackle, Gamakatsu Hooks.

Will Hastie

Sales Assisstant

Will is the newest member of our team. He is an avid fisherman whether it be from the beach surf casting, chasing species from the boat or spending days stalking trout up the river systems. He has experience and knowledge beyond his years coming from a dedicated hunting and fishing family. Come in and chat to will on his latest adventure and get the best tips from our up and coming talent