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
(596 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $775

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 596 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
468
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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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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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Jacob O.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   NEW  6:30 am 4 hour trip on December 30, 2025
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Nancy S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour1/2 Day on December 25, 2025
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   10 hour full expierience on October 4, 2025
Awesome full day trip . I would highly recommend
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