Captain
Brad Padgett

Member since October 2019 Summerton, United States
Background
"I have been fishing the Santee Cooper lakes for over 30 years and have always had great success catching big Cats. I decided it was time to love my job so I became a licensed fishing guide." Capt. Brad is an example of how it's never too late to follow your passion. He started fishing when he was 5 years old, had it as a hobby, and finally turned it into a profession.

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Summerton, United States
Background
"I have been fishing the Santee Cooper lakes for over 30 years and have always had great success catching big Cats. I decided it was time to love my job so I became a licensed fishing guide." Capt. Brad is an example of how it's never too late to follow your passion. He started fishing when he was 5 years old, had it as a hobby, and finally turned it into a profession.
Anglers Choice
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Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(158 reviews)
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Summerton
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Trips from US $350

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 158 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Relaxing, successful day of fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 30, 2024
Captain Brad is a true southern gentleman. He is kind and patient, especially with younger passengers. Weather was great in...
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Vic S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the lake

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 10, 2025
We had a great trip with Captain Brad. Very likable and put us right on the fish. Cooler was full before 11am. Had 10 fish...
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Miguel C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent trip and captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 22, 2025
the boat was very comfortable and had an enclosed cabin for the cold morning ride. The captain knew his stuff and put us on...
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tough bite

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 19, 2025
The bites were hard to come by but Captain Brad kept making adjustments and moving until he had us a nice mess of some quality...
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Jeff S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on May 19, 2025
Great time, quality catfish ๐Ÿ‘Œ
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