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.

Hey, I'm Captain Brad Padgett

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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My Charter Listing

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
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Chris O.
Crofton, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day morning trip with Captaincies Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 24, 2020
This was our first fishing trip as a family. It was my wife, 8 y/o son, 7 y/o daughter, 14 month old daughter, and I. We couldnโ€™t...
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Savannah S.
Marion, NC
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 July 18, 2020
We had a fun day fishing, although the biting was slow. Brad worked his butt off trying to find the fish. After speaking to...
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Jeffrey B.
Township Of Taylorsville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 4, 2022
We had a great day in the water.ย  This was the boys first charter experience and it made them want to do more of them.ย  Couldnt...
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Micheal B.
Pembroke, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Capt. Brad Padgett

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 20, 2022
We had a great time, even though my wife caught all the big fish. She was excited and Capt. Brad was very nice and prepared...
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David M.
Sanford, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Capt Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 25, 2020
One of the best charter fishing trip I have had. The first two hour we were surrounded by storms. Did get some rain and heavy...
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