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
(64 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $635
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(40 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
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Trips from US $154

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 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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Steven T.
Brisbane, Queensland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good result in tough conditions

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 11, 2022
The weather was against us but Jim worked hard to find fish for us in sheltered areas. We ended up with two solid trevalley,...
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Lindsay W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 2, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Nick K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Jim was great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on December 13, 2024
Had an awesome half day learning and catching fish, couldnโ€™t ask for a friendlier captain!
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William T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 28, 2024
Caught a variety of fish with good equipment from a knowledgeable guide. Tight lines
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Gregory B.
Central Coast, New South Wales
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Jim Cole

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) Shared on January 5, 2023
We had a great morning fishing.ย  we had hits about every 15 minutes, so there was lots of action.ย  the boat was a great size...
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