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
(166 reviews)
Angler's choice
Summerton
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 166 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (553)
Looking to land a nice one!
Enjoyable day on the water
Enjoyable day on the water
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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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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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Tobias T.
Columbia, SC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2020
Took boys out on the first fishing trip.. they really enjoy being on the water and enjoy catching the fish.. can,t wait to...
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Kirt H.
Sanford, NC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day guided trip with Nav A Gator.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 21, 2020
Had a wonderful time. Canโ€™t wait to come back!
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