Captain
Jim Wigzell

Member since March 2017 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Jim, who owns and operates Kontadice Sportfishing charters, has been living in Kona since 1984 and fishing here since 1985. He is on the water 365 days a year, and his family owns restaurants Pancho and Lefty's Cantina! Captain Jim grew up in the hospitality industry so he knows it's most important making sure clients catch fish and have a great time doing what they're doing!

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Wigzell

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Jim, who owns and operates Kontadice Sportfishing charters, has been living in Kona since 1984 and fishing here since 1985. He is on the water 365 days a year, and his family owns restaurants Pancho and Lefty's Cantina! Captain Jim grew up in the hospitality industry so he knows it's most important making sure clients catch fish and have a great time doing what they're doing!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(604 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 7 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $850

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 604 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (538)
Epic Experience with Jimbo and the Hardest Working First Mate on the Island
Epic Experience with Jimbo and the Hardest Working First Mate on the Island
Family friendly trip
+535
Angler rating
474
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
70%
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Ray S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   January 19, 2021
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Douglas G.
Williston, ND
Bad
1.3 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (MAX 4 people) on July 8, 2023
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Andrew K.
Honolulu, HI
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (6:30AM) on March 18, 2019
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Orville T.
Springfield, OR
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (6:30AM) on May 20, 2021
Captain Jim only Boat in terrible shape .
Orville T. does not recommend Konadice Sportfishing
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Orville T. does not recommend Konadice Sportfishing
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Marty S.
Arvada, CO
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (6:30AM) on July 22, 2023
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