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
 Instant Confirmation
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
Photos & videos by reviewers (102)
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Angler rating
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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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Harper M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best in the business

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on April 8, 2025
Had a great time fishing with Jim, well equipped and vey experienced. Would definitely recommend
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Eleanor R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Above expectations!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on December 16, 2024
Very impressed by Jimโ€™s charter! Would easily recommend to anyone passing through Airlie. Jim gave the experience a very...
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Andrew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Must Do Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private on December 8, 2024
Jim and Luke looked after us. They put us on the fish that we were chasing straight away! Very knowledgeable and took...
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Jordan D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Shared on July 9, 2025
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Kezia E.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on July 5, 2025
A great morning on the ocean, plenty of fish caught, the captain was super knowledgeable and great with Kobe whoโ€™s only 12
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