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
(564 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 564 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (489)
Blue Marlin Birthday Catch
Great Captain
Great Captain
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Angler rating
439
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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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Brian E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We took the whole Family

VERIFIED   Morning 3/4 6 hour trip. on May 28, 2025
We had an absolute blast!! Jim and Shawn were nothing but excellent. They customized the trip to fit our families needs, I...
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Clint Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour 3/4 day? on July 31, 2025
Worked hard to get fish on the deck. Very friendly and knowledgeable. My son landed a good sized spearfish. Just go and have...
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Nicole D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5/5 recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  6:30 am 4 hour trip on July 22, 2025
Captain and crew was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We caught 2 skip jack tunas!!! Weather was beautiful. Couldnโ€™t...
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Jason D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain and Crew

VERIFIED   Best trip 6 hour (copy) on July 10, 2025
We had a great time on Konadice.ย  The fishing conditions were far from ideal but the crew worked hard to try different tactics...
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Lance K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing crew and time!

VERIFIED   4 hour 1/2 day trip. on April 6, 2025
Jim and Nick were super knowledgeable and answered any questions about the fishing techniques. We caught a small marlin and...
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