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
(597 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 597 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (529)
If you want to catch fish this is your charter
Great trip
Monster Ahi
+526
Angler rating
469
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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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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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Michael L.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, just a slow day

VERIFIED   6 Hour off season on October 10, 2025
Decided on the 6 hour trip and from the get go the Captain and first mate were very welcoming. It was a slow day on the water...
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David T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

BIG STRIPED MARLIN

VERIFIED   Morning 3/4 6 hour trip. on June 10, 2025
Captain Jim didnโ€™t waste any time getting on the fish.ย  We landed a beautiful 8โ€™2โ€ striped marlin within the first...
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Cheryl L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hooked a BIG One! ๐ŸŽฃ๐ŸŸ

VERIFIED   6 hour 3/4 day on June 7, 2025
We booked on Kona Dice and had the time of our life!ย  45 minutes in to our trip we hooked a 110lb yellowfin tuna!ย  Captain...
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