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
162
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Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(162 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 162 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Theresa H.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 16, 2024
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James M.
Sumter, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Time and money well spent

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 26, 2023
Captain Brad put us on the fish even though it was soooo hot. Bite was steady almost all day because our captain did not give...
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Sandy W.
Ruffin, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Catfishing with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 6, 2023
Captain Brad is very laid back, his boat is nothing fancy, but he is equipped with top notch rods, best bait, and knowledge....
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Madison S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great service overall!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 3, 2024
If you wanna catch fish this is your guy! He has great equipment, technique and a very great guy in general. Very knowledgeable...
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Daniel R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great early Motherโ€™s Day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 4, 2024
I booked this trip for my wife and daughters for an early Motherโ€™s Day gift they had a fantastic time caught lots of fish...
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