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
158
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Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(158 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 158 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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May 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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Cleveland M.
Sanford, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 25, 2020
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Gareth E.
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   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2020
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Ron B.
Charlotte, NC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 23, 2020
We enjoyed our fishing experience and came home with a great catch of Catfish!
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Garrett B.
Winder, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day of December Catfishing

Full Day Trip on December 28, 2019
Had 3 boys and they had a ball! Capt. Brad found the fish and put us on em. I highly recommend fishing with Capt. Brad.
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Timothy E.
HOWEY IN HLS, FL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 24, 2021
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