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
(540 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 8 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 540 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (454)
We took the whole Family
We took the whole Family
We took the whole Family
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Angler rating
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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
68%
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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
Overall

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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James H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip.

VERIFIED   Mid morning 6 hour trip on February 5, 2025
We took a 6 hour trip.ย  Had a marlin hit and lost a tuna at the boat.ย  The crew was great.ย  Explained everything that we...
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Adam T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain and Mate

VERIFIED   6 hour 3/4 day on February 2, 2025
Iโ€™ve been on my fair share of charters, and this one was top notch. Very knowledgeable, friendly, informative, and put us...
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Leah R.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Got skunked

VERIFIED   6 hour 3/4 day. on October 25, 2024
The captain and deckhand really tried to find the schools of fish. We were out for the 3/4 day charter and saw a few schools...
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Zachary B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic Labor Day Trip 2024

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip (copy) on September 2, 2024
My son (age 15) and I booked a last minute trip on Konadice, Dan and Mike (captains that day) did not disappoint!ย  We hooked...
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