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
161
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Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(161 reviews)
Angler's choice
Summerton
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

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
June fishing trip
June fishing trip
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Angler rating
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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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Ruel N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 3, 2024
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Rebecca C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 13, 2024
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Brad E.
Belton, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip with captain Brad Padgett

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 8, 2023
It was hot but we managed to put 8 in the boat
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Marlene M.
Waterloo, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 5, 2023
Had an amazing morning!!! Thank you, Brad for a great time!!
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Steve G.
Murrells Inlet, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 20, 2021
We had a wonderful experience fishing for catfish on Captain Bradโ€™s boat, Nav-a-gator, yesterday afternoon.ย  He knew exactly...
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