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"Giant tuna caught using the custom rod – equipped me for my first season of giant tuna fishing off the coast of Massachusetts – all the custom rods with the customer colored Penn international performed flawlessly and helped me to land several giant tunas over 500 pounds. Just wanted you to know how happy I am – will see you in the spring to add to two stand-up rods to add to my collection."

"For years I’ve been using my Shakespeare and Lamiglas rods with great success but after speaking with Steve about custom surf rod – I decided to give one a shot. I can’t express to you the sensitivity power and casting ability I’ve experienced with the new custom 11’ foot Super Surf that he built for me."

Captain Steve Petras
Master Rod Craftsman & Sport Fishing Consultant
White Water Outfitters

Captain Steve Petras, White Water Outfitter’s master rod builder, is the most diverse and experienced rod builder in the region. A Southampton-native, Steve started as a thirteen year-old building surf rods in a local Long Island fishing community shop. Steve says, “As a young kid, I couldn’t buy what I needed, so I started making my own custom rods. I quickly learned that to build a good rod, you have to know how to use it. You have to understand how it is supposed to be used.”

Through research and experience, Steve has always stayed ahead of the curve by researching and refining his technique. It is safe to say, from Montauk to Moriches there is no one who’s built more surf rods than Steve Petras – nearly two-thirds of all those built on Long Island.

One of the things he enjoys about working at White Water Outfitters is the opportunity to be involved with individual customers – helping each one meet their specific needs whether a beginning or casual fisherman or the experienced sport fisherman. You’ll find Steve at White Water Outfitters building rods for those beginning to explore surf fishing as well as for the sport fisherman with the 72-custom rod arsenal tournament rig.

Captain Petras is also a sport fishing consultant, fishing the local waters daily for everything from stripped bass in the Shinnecock Bay to blue fin tuna in off-shore canyon fishing. He brings world-wide fishing expertise to White Water Outfitters with nine years in Costa Rica, five years in Hawaii and numerous fishing trips to the Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida Keys, Panama, Nicaragua and Christmas Island. In Kona, Hawaii, he was the captain of a marlin charter boat.

Stop by White Water Outfitters and meet Steve - the area’s finest custom rod expert and one of the team of local sports fishing consultants.



White Water Outfitters
Your one-stop headquarters for all your fishing needs

Founded in 2008, White Water Outfitters represents a consortium of well-known fishing industry professionals, all nationally recognized as leaders in our field.

Our shop is located in the historic Hampton Bays fishing community on the Shinnecock Canal. From this prime Canal spot, there is easy access to the Peconic Bay, Shinnecock Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

The quality and variety of fishing in these waters have attracted more fishing industry professionals, now spread world-wide, than any other single port in the U. S. This caliber of fisherman has contributed to the expertise found at White Water Outfitters today. Our pro staff has extensive experience, fishing most days in regional waters. They’ve run charter operations in the region, Central America and Hawaii and have fished from Nova Scotia to Venezuela and, Mexico and Hawaii. (Bryce – is this next sentence your comment or did we copy from another web site????) You’ll find our custom rods on the best fishing boats in the North Atlantic to the South Pacific.

Stop in today and consult with our team of experts. We pride ourselves in a consultative customer-service style. We’re here to help you make a wise investment.

Captain Bryce Poyer
President, White Water Outfitters

Custom Boat Outfitting
The White Water Outfitters staff is ready to help you get your new or existing boat set up for maximum efficiency. We have direct access to state-of-the-art equipment from the finest manufacturers reducing delivery time. Whether you are outfitting an 18’ skiff or a 100’ expeditionary yacht, we have everything you need to meet your specifications.

“After purchasing my new 35’ Contender from Whitewater Marine, I came and saw you guys and you walked me through the whole process of completely outfitting my new boat for several types of fishing I expected to do this season. I really apprecially your taking more than enough time - personalized customer service and coming out on the boat with me showing me how to troll for tuna. Everything performed beyond expectations and I’ve attached a picture of my 12 yr old son with his tournament winning 69 lb yellow-fin tuna.”

Custom Rods
When you want the finest custom rods, White Water Outfitters is where you want to be. Our nationally-recognized master custom rod craftsman, Captain Steve Petras, specializes in creating unique rods to meet your needs for in-shore, off-shore and surf fishing. We pride ourselves in having the latest components, supplied by top-of-the-line manufacturers, in-stock at competitive pricing - limiting lead times for your rods. Be a part of the design and rod building process - perfect to fit any budget. Find the appropriate grip to fit your hands. Choose the exact arm length for the rod. Select the components. Pick your colors.

Need help learning to use your new rod? Our White Water Outfitters pro staff is here to help you.

“Giant tuna caught using the custom rod – equipped me for my first season of giant tuna fishing off the coast of Massachusetts – all the custom rods with the customer colored Penn international performed flawlessly and helped me to land several giant tunas over 500 pounds. Just wanted you to know how happy I am – will see you in the spring to add to two stand-up rods to add to my collection“

"For years I’ve been using my Shakespeare and Lamiglas rods with great success but after speaking with Steve about custom surf rod – I decided to give one a shot. I can’t express to you the sensitivity power and casting ability I’ve experienced with the new custom 11’ foot Super Surf that he built for me. "
 
Custom Rigging Services
Cable Crimping
Rope Splicing
Re-reigging off-shore gear
Retrofit “off-the-shelf” products that don’t meet your standards
Re-rigging of deep water anchor systems, sea anchor systems, safety equipment, assembling ditch bags
Offshore Rigging Headquarters – using new techniques involveing complex splicing – repairing spreader bars and lures, custom rigged baits for tournament fishing,
Outriggers – Custom Rigging – stop fumbling with improperly rigged outriggers – let one of our professionals come to your boat, assess the riggers, access your needs and rig them properly - setting up the boat properly and efficiently – less wasted time while you’re on your boat.

Reel Repairs
Bring in your fishing gear and we’ll check it out for you! Save your investment by cleaning and greasing to prepare for the next season - or let us rebuild your complex reels. Our staff will do basic repairs, new drag and upgraded drag systems. We do after-market modifications including handle upgrades, and spooling of reels. And, we make sure you have the proper rod/reel/line combination all working together for what you want to do, whether it is casting the furthest, gaining the best amount of sport, or catching the biggest fish.

Personalized Training Seminars
Want to learn a new aspect of fishing or boating? Captain Bryce Poyer and the staff, as well as local, regional and national professionals, will customize a training specifically designed to meet your needs. Whether it is for one or 50, the White Water team will provide you a unique educational opportunity on site at the shop. Popular topics include proper species identification, techniques for catching certain species, knot tying, latest fishing tackle technologies, and off shore safety, including life rafts and survival suits. We also provide on the water instruction, including how to troll, how lures should look in the water and how rods should most effectively be set up on the boat. Call Bryce for more details.

Customized Outing
Want to explore new avenues of the sport fishing realm? We’ll help you find the right charter professional to meet your specific sport fishing interest – fishing for a certain species of fish, training in a specialized technique, enjoying a sunset cruise on a yacht or experiencing your first deep sea fishing overnight adventure to “the Canyon.” This is a great learning tool for a new fisherman.

Off Season Services
Protect your investment! Bring in your equipment and get it in top shape for the next fishing season. We recoat your rods to fix the blemishes and battle wounds of the previous season. It is also the time to clean and grease reels, ensuring their reliability for the best performance. We do after-market modifications on handles, drag systems and reel clamps. Remember - - at White Water Outfitters, customer service doesn’t end at the sale. We take great pride in our products looking and performing their best for decades.

In shore, off shore and surf fishing equipment
Our well-stocked showroom has thousands of products to choose from to meet every fishing need. Don’t see what you want? Just ask us. We have access to all of the top brands on the market today.
 

Stop by White Water Outfitters today! We’re a state of the art shop, backed by a strong company in the boating industry, with all the highest-level technical equipment available to you. Our strong reputation in the fishing industry gives you the confidence we’ll be here to serve you for years to come!