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
90
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Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

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5.0 / 5
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Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
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Trips from US $140

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 90 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
98%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Jenna T. F.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Family memories

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private on January 23, 2025
What can I say that best describes our fishing trip with the guys from โ€˜Airlie Beach Fishing Adventuresโ€™โ€ฆsensational!!...
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Jared R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best day fishing Iโ€™ve ever had.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on April 4, 2025
Jim was fantastic, got us on the spots fast and efficiently. Lots of variety and went above and beyond to make sure we were...
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Noel A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a great day out.

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Shared on July 3, 2025
Great skipper and crew. Absolutely enjoyed the day out. Gear was great and skipper and crew were great with assistance and...
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Andrew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Patient

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on July 16, 2025
Skipper and deckhand were both very knowledgeable and helpful had to admire the patience they had for younger children
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Darryll E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 1, 2025
Jim was a great captain great conversation very knowledgeable recommend this charter. Caught some great fish very enjoyable...
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