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
Reviews
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My Charter Listings

Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(57 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $522

Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $137

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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John T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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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Sarah M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing, best experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) Shared on July 27, 2024
We loved everything about this fishing trip! Captain Jim was really nice friendly, he has so much local experience about fishing,...
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Elijah 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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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
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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David C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent day out

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 21, 2025
Overall excellent day out on the water. Jim was fantastic and knew his stuff. Heaps of fish caught.
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