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
166
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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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Kaye Y.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

Full Day Trip on June 15, 2019
Loved this trip.ย  Caught more fish than any other trip Iโ€™ve been on.ย  Captain Brad is the Man!!
Kaye Y. recommends Nav-a-gator Charter Service
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Melrose S.
Spartanburg, SC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 28, 2020
Melrose S. recommends Nav-a-gator Charter Service
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Lloyd L.
Durham, NC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Day trip with Capt Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 12, 2020
Lloyd L. recommends Nav-a-gator Charter Service
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Ashley C.
Sanford, North Carolina
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 25, 2021
Enjoyed our time, was worth the trip, time and money. Wish the captain would have been more personable.
Ashley C. recommends Nav-a-gator Charter Service
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Katheryn B.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 2, 2023
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