Capt.
Rolf Czabayski is considered one of Australia's
foremost authorities on white sharks. Rolf
has successfully fished for shark and other
big game fish such as black marlin for over
twenty years and is now heavily involved in
white shark research. He is affectionately
known as "Mr. White Pointer". As
owner skipper of Calypso Star Charters, Rolf
has an impressive list of records to his credit
with his clients who have fished from Calypso
Star.
"I have had the privilege
to be involved with extensive field testing
of the complete range of Top Shot products
since their creation. In the early days
I used their prototype gaffs very successfully
on several marlin and white sharks all over
1000 lb (454 kg).
The quality and strength of Top Shot gaffs
certainly give you confidence to know they
can stand up to the punishment of big game
fishing, unlike some other makes of gaff
I have used which straightened or failed
when the pressure was on.
I have taken a 2026 lb (920 kg) shark with
just one 8" (20 cm) Top Shot Flyer
and a world record 1600 lb (726 kg) white
shark on one 6" (15 cm) single flyer.
In the past I would have used two or three
gaffs of any other maker for the same job.
When Top Shot gaffs are in they stay in
with no problems. I now use their tagging
equipment extensively on the white shark
tagging program.
Without doubt the whole range of Top Shot
products are the best I have seen or used
aboard Calypso Star."
Dean
Butler has operated his own business, Dean
Butler Sports Fishing Adventures, successfully
for many years and is respected worldwide
for his expertise as a professional fishing
guide. One of Australia's most experienced
all round fisherman, internationally renowned
saltwater fly fisher, multi world record holder,
fishing tour organiser and sport fishing photojournalist.
"For many years Steve Morris has been
the most innovative tackle technician in the
Australian sport and game fishing scene. His
commitment to problem solving is paramount
and unique developments over the years have
been recognised around the world for their
invaluable, no nonsense applications.
I recommend, from many years of experience,
his range of Dacron splicing and rigging needles
also the range of Top shot Pro Point gaffs.
They are the tools of the trade I would not
go to sea without, created by one of the great
fishing tackle tradesman."
Geoff
Wilson, well known author, graphic artist
and keen fisherman, is a knots and rigs specialist.
Top Shot highly recommends his books and videos
on knots and rigging. A valuable reference
for amateurs and professionals alike.
"Loop end splices in dacron or other
hollow braided lines allow the construction
of wind on leaders, and other rigs, for game
and sports fishing. However, the nature of
the materials being used imposed limitations
on their construction.
I am pleased to say that Top Shot dacron splicing
needles, not only make construction of these
rigs and leaders easier, but overcome many
of those limitations and give the innovative
angler the opportunity to develop even more
useful leaders, rigs and splices."
Capt.
Rolf Czabayski is considered one of Australia's
foremost authorities on white sharks. Rolf
has successfully fished for shark and other
big game fish such as black marlin for over
twenty years and is now heavily involved in
white shark research. He is affectionately
known as "Mr. White Pointer". As
owner skipper of Calypso Star Charters, Rolf
has an impressive list of records to his credit
with his clients who have fished from Calypso
Star. 
Dean
Butler has operated his own business, Dean
Butler Sports Fishing Adventures, successfully
for many years and is respected worldwide
for his expertise as a professional fishing
guide. One of Australia's most experienced
all round fisherman, internationally renowned
saltwater fly fisher, multi world record holder,
fishing tour organiser and sport fishing photojournalist.
Geoff
Wilson, well known author, graphic artist
and keen fisherman, is a knots and rigs specialist.
Top Shot highly recommends his books and videos
on knots and rigging. A valuable reference
for amateurs and professionals alike. 
