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
(584 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $750

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 584 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (519)
6th trip
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Angler rating
458
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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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Todd K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family fishing trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour 3/4 day? Off season on July 21, 2025
I took this trip with my dad and three sons. Captain Jim made sure to target both big and small fish so we all had a chance...
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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...
Jason D. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
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Howard R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

KonaDice sport fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour 3/4 day? Off season on September 1, 2025
Captain Jim seems to have a great deal of experience fishing the waters off the Kona Coast and his deck hand Matthew was one...
Howard R. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish guaranteed

VERIFIED   Last minute 4 hour trip on August 18, 2025
the captain, first mate and mascot were fantastic.ย  went for marlin first no bites switched to tuna and nailed 4 and ended...
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Jeff D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Blue Marlin Birthday Catch

VERIFIED   6:30 am 4 hour trip on August 6, 2025
Captains Jim and William set us up for success! They were very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and worked well together to...
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