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Brad Padgett
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Brad Padgett

Summerton, United States
100+ reviews
'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''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'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

Charter

Rating

4.8
193 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (193)

Showing 1 – 5 of 193 reviews
  • Carolyn Hazelwood
    Carolyn Hazelwood
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great anniversary trip!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Brad put us on the fish pretty quick. My husband caught a nice 38# catfish that we put back. We caught quite a few that were 8# and up that we kept. We'll definitely return and will recommend Brad to anyone we know wanting the same experience.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you. Great trip with lots of quality fish caught today 🎣

  • Melvin Otterbacher
    Melvin Otterbacher
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    catfish trip

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    caught blue catfish & channel catfish...Captain was knowledgeable & worked to catch fish

    Response from Captain

    Thank you. Awesome trip with good results today. Nice catch 🎣

  • Michael Jeffers
    Michael Jeffers
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Grade A trip

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults

    my family and i went on the full day trip with captai brad and was not disappointed. caught fish each spot we went and good sized each one we caught. this was a great experience. captain was very knowledgeable and put us on the fish. highly recommended.

    Reported catch:
    Catfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you. Fun trip with a nice cooler of quality fish today 🎣

  • John Bowman
    John Bowman
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing!

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Brad was great and had us on fish soon after we hotnon the water. My boys had a blast reeling in fish all day. I highly recommend Captain Brad for your next cat fishing trip! Bring along the entire family for a great day in the lake!

    Reported catch:
    Catfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you. Always a blast watching the little ones reeling some quality fish 🎣

  • George Saunders
    George Saunders
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great time

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    this is my 2nd time using captain Brad and not disappointed, 5 fish 22 to 24 lbs the rest some what less . after having them cleaned have about 64lbs of filets. I will use him again when coming back.!!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you. Enjoyed fishing with you guys again. Nice catch 🎣

Real catches shared by our community

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    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    Cooler packed with multiple catfish from a freshwater fishing trip.
    Melvin O.
    Melvin O.
    caught blue catfish & channel catfish...Captain was knowledgeable & worked to catch fish
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    Adult angler holding a large catfish aboard a covered fishing boat, with another group member partially visible.
    Carolyn H.
    Carolyn H.
    Brad put us on the fish pretty quick. My husband caught a nice 38# catfish that we put back. We caught quite a few that were 8# and up that we kept. We'll definitely return and will recommend Brad to anyone we know wanting the same experience.
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Catfish while fishing on a calm water body, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Dogfish
    Alexander J.
    Alexander J.
    We chose the half day trip to beat the lingering September heat. ended up catching over 10 maybe more decent sized catfish. along with a 20, 17 & 16 pounders. overall we were super pleased with the charter and would recommend
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    A cooler filled with several large catfish, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Frank D.
    Frank D.
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    Three adult anglers pose aboard a boat beside an open cooler filled with multiple harvested fish, likely snapper or similar reef species.
    Michael J.
    Michael J.
    my family and i went on the full day trip with captai brad and was not disappointed. caught fish each spot we went and good sized each one we caught. this was a great experience. captain was very knowledgeable and put us on the fish. highly recommended.
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    Young angler holding a large catfish aboard a covered pontoon boat while an adult assists on the water.
    Jason I.
    Jason I.
    Everyone got to catch a catfish or 2, will definitely be back
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
    Clayton K.
    Clayton K.
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    Two young anglers proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Black Grouper
    Cody C.
    Cody C.
    this was a great experience for my father and his grandsons! would recommend for the future!
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    A cooler filled with various catfish species, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Timothy D.
    Timothy D.
    It was a really good time caught several catfish our whole crew was happy amd had good time Captain helped alot
  • Nav-a-gator Charter Service
    Nav-a-gator Charter ServiceSummerton, SC
    A group of anglers on a boat celebrating a successful catch, showcasing a large catfish being weighed.
    Terrance C.
    Terrance C.
    Great Guide, we have a lot of fun and we caught a lot of fish.

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