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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June fishing trip
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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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Stephanie W.
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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What a fun trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 30, 2023
We had a great time with Captain Brad. He took us to the fish and we were able to catch over 100 pounds of fish. We will definitely...
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Stephanie S.
Statesboro, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 20, 2023
Absolutely best experience!! For the weather to be off we filled up the cooler!! Brad was honest and said the bite had been...
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Larry B.
Augusta, GA
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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8 hr trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 17, 2023
Wonderful time on the water. Capt was very attentive, and knowledgeable. Had an excellent time and caught a ton of good quality...
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William A. M.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GOLF AND FISHING

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 7, 2023
Brad was absolutely a master fisherman and we will never forget the experience he provided to our group. We will be...
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June H.
Montvale, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 21, 2023
We had to deal with freezing temperatures on our trip today but Captain Brad put us on the fish!ย  Despite the elements we...
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