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.
Anglers Choice
102
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Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(63 reviews)
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Airlie Beach
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Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(39 reviews)
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Airlie Beach
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 reviews
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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
97%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Ingrid H.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Shared on July 26, 2025
Ingrid H. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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Malcolm D.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Shared on July 3, 2025
Malcolm D. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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Bruce S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 1, 2024
We had an amazing experience with Jim. He took good care of myself and my son and we caught lots of coral trout amongst other...
Bruce S. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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Daniel G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 13, 2023
Daniel G. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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Steve B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on May 13, 2025
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