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
(161 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 161 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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Donald T.
Canvas, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May Anniversary Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 3, 2023
We had the absolutely best time a person could have fishing. Our guide Brad Pagent is fantastic. We enjoyed ourselves so
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Anthony M.
Sumter, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 1, 2021
We had a great family day on the boat with Captain Brad. He knew exactly where to find the fish. It was more than a fishing...
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Brian B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of fish.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 11, 2024
If your looking for a great day of fishing then Captain Brad is your guy. We have used him for years know and will continue...
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Michael D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 15, 2024
We had a great time with Captain Brad.
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Leonard L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 8, 2024
Very windy but nice trip
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