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!
565
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Konadice Sportfishing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(565 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
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Trips from US $700

Fishing Reports

Tables Hot.
Tables Hot.
Aug 14, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Better get on the Dice while the boats hot. 808# 350# blue marlins 2 yellowfin 120&115#โ€™s 4 mahi mahi in the lasf 3 days. Mifht be few feils open ext fee days. ?KONADICE!
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Rare Encounter.
Rare Encounter.
Aug 12, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Its been a little slow on the 4 hour trip. Had one yesterday pushed it back to 8:30am to 12:30 and 10 min left. Blue marlin. Some fish out there and getting better. Been a little while since the boats seen a whale shark pretty cool. Massive!? i forgot to tell the charter whale watching is extra! Lol Thanks again you guys to bad we lost that one or missed the bite out of the gate Getโ€™em next time Aloha ?
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Rare Encounter.
Rare Encounter.
Aug 12, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Its been a little slow on the 4 hour trip. Had one yesterday pushed it back to 8:30am to 12:30 and 10 min left. Blue marlin. Some fish out there and getting better. Been a little while since the boats seen a whale shark pretty cool. Massive!? i forgot to tell the charter whale watching is extra! Lol Thanks again you guys to bad we lost that one or missed the bite out of the gate Getโ€™em next time Aloha ?
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In the right area code Aloha! 808-
In the right area code Aloha! 808-
Aug 12, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Some big fish around got a nice one this morning.
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LIFE!
LIFE!
Jun 16, 2025 Kailua-Kona
Fishing been good last couple days 0-2 blue marlin and dozen or so big skipjack tuna great fun on the light tackle .
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Blue,stripe and short nose billfish are
Blue,stripe and short nose billfish are
Feb 8, 2021 Kailua-Kona
Some blue marin around.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 565 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (493)
Monster fish!!
Monster fish!!
Monster fish!!
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Angler rating
440
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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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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kona Dice is a winner

VERIFIED   Appreciation 4 hour charter on December 9, 2024
Jim and Brad great crew. Out at sunrise and caught live bait then bigger live bait and at 90 minutes in we tight with a beautiful...
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Mike K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing!

VERIFIED   Morning 3/4 6 hour trip. on May 22, 2025
Capt. Jim and Sean were great!ย  They never gave up on the pursuit.ย  We caught a beautiful 200lb. Marlin and enjoyed the excitement.ย ...
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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
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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
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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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Yu N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hour 3/4 day ? on July 29, 2025
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