Dirk Hartog Mad Fish 2004 (DHMF2004) is the first annual fishing competition to be held in the waters off Dirk Hartog Island. Every week between March and October the Island's homestead and camping guests along with prearranged boat groups have the opportunity to enter the competition, the aim being to catch the biggest fish.

Each week the competitor with the largest fish will win a weekly prize which could include MadFish wines and merchandise, Halco lures, Platypus Line spools, Coco's Riverside Bar and Restaurant vouchers and Western Angler annual subscriptions.

Dirk Hartog Mad Fish 2004 aims to raise significant funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, with 90% of all funds raised going to the RFDS and the remaining 10% being used to upgrade the Island's airstrip.

The RFDS are a not-for-profit organization which provides essential health care and medical emergency services to people who live, work and travel to the remote regions of Australia. The RFDS currently covers an area the size of Western Europe and attends to approx. 36,000 patients a year.

DHMF 2004 aims to raise funds to help ensure that the RFDS can continue it's amazing work in the years to come, if you would like to learn more about the RFDS or if you wish to make a donation you can do so at their website.

Sponsors:
DHMF2004 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
Halco Tackle Co, Taylor Marine, MadFish Wines, Urban Angler, Platypus Line, Western Angler and Coco's Riverside Bar and Restaurant.

Halco Tackle Co:
Halco Tackle are Australia's foremost and biggest lure manufacture and are synonymous with quality and are unsurpassed when it comes to catching fish. Halco's excellent reputation has lead to its products being exported to over 60 countries around the world.

Taylor Marine:
Taylor Marine is one of Australia's foremost suppliers of marine equipment, both marine electronics and marine chandlery. Each of Taylor Marines branches is staffed by people with the best industry knowledge and experience as well as qualified marine electronics technicians.

Madfish Wines:
MadFish Wines, produced by Howard Park Wines, are wines with an emphasis on enjoyment and drinkability. They are for people who enjoy the pleasures of life; family, friends, food and wine. In the spirit of Western Australia, MadFish Wines are without pretension and without fuss.

Urban Angler:
Urban Angler offers customers an amazing selection of fishing and camping gear, diving and marine equipment and much more. Urban Angler has stores in Osbourne Park north of the river and Victoria Park south of the river.

Platypus Line:
Platypus Line is wining big, wining often and winning in many ways. Platypus is proudly Australian made. You may know some of the best fishing spots in the country, but if your gear doesn't include Platypus fishing line, then you're behind the times

Western Angler:
Western Angler is one of Australia's premier fishing magazines. With up to date information on fishing products, equipment and hot spots it is a must have for the Western Australian angler.

Coco's Riverside Bar and Restaurant:
With outstanding food and breathtaking views, Coco's continues to be Perth's finest riverside dining experience after more than a decade. Open from breakfast until midnight, Coco's overlooks the banks of the beautiful Swan River.