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
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
 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
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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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Jason M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   4 hour1/2 Day on July 7, 2025
Captain and crew very friendly and knowledgeable. During our trip we caught a skipjack tuna, brought it back to the condo to...
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Paul A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, fun times

VERIFIED   6:30 am 4 hour trip on June 20, 2025
Had a great time with Jim and Kevin. They were always focused on getting us fish. We will be eating good tonightโ€ฆ highly...
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Buck S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain, crew, and boat no bites but no worries

VERIFIED   4 hour1/2 Day on June 13, 2025
It was a great experience even if we did not get any bites. Captain and first mate was fun, engaging, and educational to with...
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David C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ono on the line!

VERIFIED   Mayday! Mayday! 1/2 day 4 hour on May 21, 2025
Got a couple Ono and Tuna, great day on the water, had so much fun the first day had to book a second! Shout out to Capt Jim,...
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David C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Killer trip!

VERIFIED   Morning 3/4 6 hour trip. on May 19, 2025
Tied into a bunch of skip jack within the first hour, couple big hits and two got away, our fault.ย  Planning a second trip...
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