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
(608 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $775

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 608 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (538)
Epic Experience with Jimbo and the Hardest Working First Mate on the Island
Epic Experience with Jimbo and the Hardest Working First Mate on the Island
Family friendly trip
+535
Angler rating
477
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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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Alexandria M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time and caught fish!

VERIFIED   Last minute 4 hour trip on July 30, 2025
Took our family of 5 out on the Konadice. The boys had a great time and we caught 2 big tuna! They cut up our fish and sent...
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Jaimie O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED   4 hour1/2 Day on September 2, 2025
absolutely recommend. had an amazing time
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Louis T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Monster fish!!

VERIFIED   Morning 3/4 6 hour trip. on August 11, 2025
We started fishing for small tunas then we switched on to fish bigger fish. We got a bite early on and after 1h30 minutes we...
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Ryan U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour 3/4 day? Off season on December 18, 2025
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Austin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 6 hour octoberfest. on October 24, 2025
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