"Whether rushing after blitzes of albacore and striped bass in Montauk Point, NY or hunting for 100# + tarpon in Key West,  FL Merritt White gives 100% all day, every time, in making the fishing experience an exciting one. Merritt's knowledge about what fish are "running" what they will likely feed on, finding fish, and then catching them, are ingredients for a great guiding experience

Merritt recently took a my friend and I tarpon "hunting" in Key West, and although we saw fish all day, they would not bite. He then suggested 2 hours at night, and did not quit until after 4 hours both of us hooked and landed fish.

Merritt's respect for his profession is evident, as he respects the fish and the environment. After spending 1/2 hour landing a 110# tarpon in the dark, Merritt's first concern after taking a quick picture was to be sure the tarpon survived the experience, and was quickly re-acclimated to the water, and safely sent "on his way". I have seen him do this with all the fish we ever catch.

In Montauk his professionalism is even more evident, as he respects other fisherman, and keeps a clear path between his clients and others; something that
is hard to do many times. Merritt always tries, and gives his customers a memorable experience. His professional attitude, productive results, and
pleasant, educational company makes Merritt White an obvious choice fishing anywhere he and his modern equipment and guiding services are available"

Lee L.

"Merritt White has been my Gardner's Bay captain and guide for several years. Merritt has been an enormous addition to my fishing life, and that is saying something, because I am an addict and have fished with lots of captains. He has patiently and skillfully advanced my fly fishing skills, and seems always to get me on some good fish. He always knows what is going on in the area and tries as hard as anyone I have ever fished with. When my kids come along, we have a ceremony of starting with porgies and then looking for bluefish on the top; the combination of Merritt and my kids has been magic. It is not uncommon for my kids to be hooked up most of the time we are on the water. "

Richard S.

"Dear Merritt,

Last year when i joined you for a day of striper fishing i had the time of my life and i did not think the trip could easily be topped. Well Merritt I want to thank you for the single best fishing experience of my life in the Key West this year. When you called to invite me down to chase tarpon the easy answer was yes.

Little did i know how great the fishing would be. Your knowledge of tarpon fishing and good humor made this one of the great fishing trips ever. Also, thank you for taking my son and daughter on your boat for a few hours of tarpon fishing. they are still talking about it. Please book me up for the same days next year and I look forward to fishing with you in Montauk this summer."

Sincerely, Scott D.

Captain Merritt,

"It's Joe Sprout just letting you know that my wife and I have a place in the Keys now so I'm going to have to get together with you on the water soon. I had a great time near Montauk last year and I've come to appreciate the extra hustle you put forth and your great attitude. I've fished with many captains and I can honestly say that you out-hustle the majority of them.

The way I see it, neither you nor I can make the fish do anything, we can't change the weather, and you can't change my casting (even though you may want to, ha ha). But you can control how hard you try to make the charter a success and that makes all the difference I can't wait to get back to NY, but it's still winter so let's go chase some permit! Thanks and I hope to see you soon."

Joe S.