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!
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My Charter Listing

Konadice Sportfishing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(565 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $700

Fishing Reports

Tables Hot.
Tables Hot.
Aug 14, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Better get on the Dice while the boats hot. 808# 350# blue marlins 2 yellowfin 120&115#โ€™s 4 mahi mahi in the lasf 3 days. Mifht be few feils open ext fee days. ?KONADICE!
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Rare Encounter.
Rare Encounter.
Aug 12, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Its been a little slow on the 4 hour trip. Had one yesterday pushed it back to 8:30am to 12:30 and 10 min left. Blue marlin. Some fish out there and getting better. Been a little while since the boats seen a whale shark pretty cool. Massive!? i forgot to tell the charter whale watching is extra! Lol Thanks again you guys to bad we lost that one or missed the bite out of the gate Getโ€™em next time Aloha ?
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Rare Encounter.
Rare Encounter.
Aug 12, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Its been a little slow on the 4 hour trip. Had one yesterday pushed it back to 8:30am to 12:30 and 10 min left. Blue marlin. Some fish out there and getting better. Been a little while since the boats seen a whale shark pretty cool. Massive!? i forgot to tell the charter whale watching is extra! Lol Thanks again you guys to bad we lost that one or missed the bite out of the gate Getโ€™em next time Aloha ?
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In the right area code Aloha! 808-
In the right area code Aloha! 808-
Aug 12, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Some big fish around got a nice one this morning.
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LIFE!
LIFE!
Jun 16, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Fishing been good last couple days 0-2 blue marlin and dozen or so big skipjack tuna great fun on the light tackle .
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Blue,stripe and short nose billfish are
Blue,stripe and short nose billfish are
Feb 8, 2021 Kailua-Kona
Some blue marin around.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 565 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Monster fish!!
Monster fish!!
Monster fish!!
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Angler rating
440
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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
69%
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Melanie P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with the family!

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip on November 29, 2024
All 3 kids were able to wrestle a fish/shark, it was a great experience. Jim and Jimmy were very nice and personable.ย  Will...
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DeWane M.
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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Great day with Konadice

VERIFIED   6 hour 3/4 day. on November 15, 2024
Konadice is a top notch charter. Youโ€™ve got to book with them if you want to have a good time out there.
DeWane M. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
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Rusty K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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These guys are great.

VERIFIED   Mid morning 4 hour on February 16, 2025
No fish but had a terrific time on the boat. 100% do it again. Thanks Jim and David.
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Karl 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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Big ole Blue Marlin

VERIFIED   8 hour fullday on January 18, 2025
We had a great time, Got a sweet blue marlin! Would recommend Jim and Kina Dice as a must pick trip!
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William C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Superb experience

VERIFIED   3/4 6 hour trip end of summ (copy) on September 14, 2024
We fished with confidence of the fish gods thatโ€™s how this crew makes you feel
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