Captain
Jim Cole

Member since September 2020 Airlie Beach, Australia
Background
Fishing has been my obsession since I was a kid. I spent years working towards my goal of making it my career and I am eager to share my passion for fishing and our beautiful area with our customers.
Techniques
Hard body & soft plastic lures. Mix of fresh and live baits. I enjoy all facets of fishing and am always too happy to share what I have learnt over the years to help you improve your chances of landing that dream fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Cole

Airlie Beach, Australia
Background
Fishing has been my obsession since I was a kid. I spent years working towards my goal of making it my career and I am eager to share my passion for fishing and our beautiful area with our customers.
Techniques
Hard body & soft plastic lures. Mix of fresh and live baits. I enjoy all facets of fishing and am always too happy to share what I have learnt over the years to help you improve your chances of landing that dream fish.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(57 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
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Trips from US $528
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $139

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Lindsay W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 2, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Paul J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 6, 2025
We were a party of 4 from the uk and booked a half day trip. Jim was very knowledgeable and friendly. Put us on the fish straight...
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Scott M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2025
Jim provided top notch service, great hospitality and he knew some great fishing spots. This was my first fishing charter with...
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Fiona G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing tour ever- highly recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 18, 2025
Communication with Jim was super easy. He was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and also helpful, patient and kind to...
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Daniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on July 16, 2025
Loved this charter, in fact itโ€™s one of the best Iโ€™ve been on. Top gear (saragossaโ€™s) skipper and deckie baited the hooks,...
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