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
167
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Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(167 reviews)
Angler's choice
Summerton
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (559)
Amazing fishing spots
Amazing fishing spots
Amazing fishing spots
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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
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Connie R.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 4, 2020
Captain Brad was very knowledgeable and patience with the boys.ย  We had an excellent day fishing and will do it again. ๐Ÿ˜€
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Robert M.
Lancaster, OH
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 8, 2022
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William B.
Due West, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 11, 2020
Captain brad was great and he put us on the fish! Highly recommend this captain!
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Eric W.
Manning, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip with captain Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 22, 2020
Had a great day on the water. Brad had to work hard, but we wound up with a nice mess of fish
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Chris S.
Elberton, GA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 12, 2022
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