Our story

Family-owned and operated

Originally started way back in 1979, Rod & Rifle Tackle World has been serving the people of Katherine for over 40 years. It has been in the hands of Warren and Debbie de With for 35 of those years.


Pictured with their son Trent, they have turned what was a small corner store in the Woolworths complex into the great retail outlet it is today.

Trent, Warren and Debbie de With

Family-owned and operated

Originally started way back in 1979, Rod & Rifle Tackle World has been serving the people of Katherine for over 40 years. It has been in the Hands of Warren & Debbie de With for 35 of those years. Pictured below with their son Trent they have turned what was a small corner store in the Woolworths complex into the great retail outlet it is today.

Family owned and operated for over 35 years

Expert knowledge from people who are passionate about the outdoors

Stocking all of your favourite brands + more

The next chapter of Rod & Rifle

Trent joined his parents in late 2017 after a long stint as an automation electrician in Darwin. As his parents had done before him, Trent has continued to evolve the brand by adding new, exciting, and highly sort after products like YETI.


Trent has helped to bring the business into the 21st century by establishing a very heavy social media presence. You'll often find him in front of the shop cooking up a storm on the Traeger.

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    Trent and his Wife Naomi who also runs a small Hairdressing business in the town were both born and bred in Katherine, so they have a long standing relationship with the town. They have just had their first child and all things going to plan will most likely end up with many more.


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