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
(546 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 7 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 546 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (457)
BIG STRIPED MARLIN
BIG STRIPED MARLIN
Hooked a BIG One! \ud83c\udfa3\ud83d\udc1f
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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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Jessica K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing guides

VERIFIED   Mayday! Mayday! 1/2 day 4 hour on May 4, 2025
Captain Jim and Shawn did a great job getting us in front of the fish. Great people and when we go back again, it will be with...
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Jeff G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Jimmyโ€˜s best fishing captain in the fleet

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip on February 20, 2025
Second time weโ€™ve used Connor dice for fishing first time we caught tuna this time we caught 120 pound marlin best experience...
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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
Overall

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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Zac M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (6:30AM) on June 22, 2024
Such a great experience for our family. Captain was so encouraging with my boys and left them with some amazing core memories....
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Rusty K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

These guys are great.

VERIFIED   Mid morning 4 hour on February 16, 2025
No fish but had a terrific time on the boat. 100% do it again. Thanks Jim and David.
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