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
(63 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
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Trips from US $632
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(39 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $153

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 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
97%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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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
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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
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on May 13, 2025
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Glenda O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Morning fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2024
We have been on this charter 2 years ago and it was a highlight for us then so we decided to return again. We are really happy...
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Andrew S.
Brisbane, Queensland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day out with Jim!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) Shared on April 10, 2023
The whole process, from booking to the fishing was absolutely seamless! Jim had thorough knowledge of the area and endless...
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Dalton V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

FUN!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 30, 2024
We had so much fun, conditions turned on for us. Jim had great communication, easily kept us baited and hooking up. Even when...
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