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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Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

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Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(34 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Jason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What an amazing experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM - Shared on April 19, 2025
The worst part about this trip, we caught too much fish and the amazing crew Jim and Isaac made us feel so comfortable and...
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John T.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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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Darryll E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect fishing trip

VERIFIED   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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Elijah M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day!

VERIFIED   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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Bram S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Shared on May 1, 2025
super friendly and helpful staff and knows the best spots really recommended
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