Captain

Brad Padgett

Summerton, United States

100+ reviews

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Charter

Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Summerton

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $350

Rating

4.8

191 reviews

4.8

Boat & Equipment

4.9

Captain & Crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (639)

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 (191)

Showing 1 – 5 of 191 reviews

Alexander Jenkins
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
NEW
foggy half day trip was successful
Half Day Trip on September 30, 2026 • 3 adults
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
Response from Captain
October 5, 2026
Thank you. Fog fishing isn’t always easy but it worked out to be a great day on the water. Nice catch 🎣
Michael Jeffers
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Grade A trip
Full Day Trip on July 23, 2026 • 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.
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Response from Captain
July 24, 2026
Thank you. Fun trip with a nice cooler of quality fish today 🎣
John Bowman
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great day fishing!
Full Day Trip on June 5, 2026 • 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!
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Response from Captain
June 5, 2026
Thank you. Always a blast watching the little ones reeling some quality fish 🎣
George Saunders
Repeat angler
Ohio, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
great time
Full Day Trip on June 4, 2026 • 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
June 5, 2026
Thank you. Enjoyed fishing with you guys again. Nice catch 🎣
James Maybin
Repeat angler
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Caught so many fish I threw my back out carrying them home.
Full Day Trip on April 25, 2026 • 4 adults
Captian Brad is the man. This is our second time out with him. He told us first thing that things had been slow on the lake, and we were nervous. 20 min later we had a 22 pounder in the boat. We finished up the day with a beautiful 30 pounder, and over 130lbs of fish. On a slow day. Brad is a great guy and knows his stuff. We already cant wait to come again.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 26, 2026
Thank You. Awesome Job on a tuff day for sure. Nice Catch 🎣