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
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(54 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $520
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $136

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
Awesome day!
What an amazing experience!
What an amazing experience!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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John T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Airlie beach fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) Shared on January 2, 2025
It was an absolute pleasure going out on the boat with Jim. Caught a variety of good eating fish with Jims help and expert...
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Elijah M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on June 13, 2025
Wish I booked for the next day to because omg!! What a great day and what a great team they were.
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Private on May 25, 2025
Jim and Jake were excellent and put us on the fish for a great catch
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Cambel W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on January 15, 2025
Great day fishing & Capt Jim was the perfect host & went out of his way to ensure we caught fish. Which we mist certainly did....
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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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