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
(550 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 550 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (465)
Great crew, fun times
Captain knows the fishery
First Time Fishing Charter Experience
+462
Angler rating
429
62
30
9
5
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
68%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 550 reviews
Tetsuro N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

So much fun!

VERIFIED   Appreciation 4 hour charter on December 19, 2024
We had a great time out on the water. Captain Jim and Brad are real pros and the boat is nice and comfortable. They helped...
Tetsuro N. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Tetsuro N. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

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...
Michael M. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Michael M. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Mike K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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 ...
Mike K. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mike K. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

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.
Rusty K. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Rusty K. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Karl S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big ole Blue Marlin

VERIFIED   8 hour fullday on January 18, 2025
We had a great time, Got a sweet blue marlin! Would recommend Jim and Kina Dice as a must pick trip!
Karl S. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Karl S. recommends Konadice Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful