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
(565 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 565 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (492)
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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Mark B.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Catch Under 50LBS

VERIFIED   6 Hour 3/4 day? on July 9, 2025
We booked a 6 hour trip for our family of six. Captain trolled for a couple of hours with no bites. Came down and threw a different...
Mark B. does not recommend Konadice Sportfishing
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Stephen K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip

VERIFIED   Mid morning 4 hour on February 19, 2025
Great captain and crew. Excellent trip, mahi-mahi and marlin
Stephen K. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
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Jim M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish On!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VERIFIED   6 hour 3/4 day on December 30, 2024
Had a fantastic day on the water with Konadice Sportfishing and captain Jim Wigzell.ย  Would recommend anyone looking in this...
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Timothy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip (copy) (copy) on December 6, 2024
Captin and her crew were beyond awesome. Definitely recommend!
Timothy B. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
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Mark J.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain knows the fishery

VERIFIED   Morning 3/4 6 hour trip. on June 18, 2025
We had a great day catching 3 skipjack tuna and a wahoo. Captain Jim and Sean were great.
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