Captain
Frank Cole

Member since July 2019 Jacksonville, United States
Background
Captain Frank Cole is the son of a tugboat captain and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. During his early childhood, he fished freshwater and transitioned to saltwater around the age of 10. He bought his first fishing boat right after graduating from Law school and became active and successful in Kingfishing Tournaments in the late ’80s and early ’90s. He spent the next 10 years fishing the waters of St. Augustine and Bahamas for Wahoo and Marlin for before he transitioned into inshore fishing for Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish in 1999. He loves taking people fishing and exposing people to the incredible fishery in northeast Florida. He teaches not only about fishing but also about the ecosystem, helping people see all the small things were a lot of beauty can be found.
Techniques
I have two boats, a 16 ft. Hell's Bay technical poling skiff for super shallow water sight fishing, and a 24 ft. Pathfinder for inshore and nearshore, more diversified opportunities. Prefer sight fishing whenever possible.

Hey, I'm Captain Frank Cole

Jacksonville, United States
Background
Captain Frank Cole is the son of a tugboat captain and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. During his early childhood, he fished freshwater and transitioned to saltwater around the age of 10. He bought his first fishing boat right after graduating from Law school and became active and successful in Kingfishing Tournaments in the late ’80s and early ’90s. He spent the next 10 years fishing the waters of St. Augustine and Bahamas for Wahoo and Marlin for before he transitioned into inshore fishing for Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish in 1999. He loves taking people fishing and exposing people to the incredible fishery in northeast Florida. He teaches not only about fishing but also about the ecosystem, helping people see all the small things were a lot of beauty can be found.
Techniques
I have two boats, a 16 ft. Hell's Bay technical poling skiff for super shallow water sight fishing, and a 24 ft. Pathfinder for inshore and nearshore, more diversified opportunities. Prefer sight fishing whenever possible.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(32 reviews)
Jacksonville
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Trips from US $475

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Amazing Captain who knows the water!
My grandaughter's first saltwater fish
Young man from NE never been in the ocean.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Robert S.
Orange Park, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bull Redfish on July 4, 2023
It was great being on the water, beautiful dayโ€ฆperfect weather conditions.ย  The fish just werenโ€™t as cooperative.ย  Awesome...
Robert S. recommends Recess Sport Fishing โ€“ Pathfinder
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Julio R.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 trip trolling for some kings

VERIFIED   6 Hour Nearshore Kingfishing Trip on May 14, 2022
Iโ€™m new to Florida but was fishing all my life in the west coast. Cap. Frank didnโ€™t skip a beat in making me feel welcomed...
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Kevin K.
Lake Mills, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Inland with Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Creeks on February 26, 2022
Had a wonderful experience with Frank.ย  Fished hard, took us to where the fish were.ย  30+ yrs showed in his knowledge and...
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Jerry K.
Santa Ana, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip w/ Captain Frank Cole

Half Day Trip โ€“ Creeks on May 18, 2019
My wife and I are relatively new to Jacksonville and new to inshore saltwater fishing, so we needed someone very experienced...
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Jeremy D.
Washington, DC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bull Redfish on June 19, 2021
To say I had a great time is an understatement! Captain Frank was awesome, he found the bait and shortly after it was fish...
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