Captain
Brad Simonds

Member since May 2014 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Brad has 40 years of charter fishing and tournament sportfishing experience. Apart from running a charter business, he's also spent 9 years as a member of the Sanctuary Advisory Council to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary representing the charter boat industry. He welcomes anglers of all skill levels on board – he can help you from teaching basics to a first-timer to providing assistance to a seasoned sea wolf.
Techniques
Capt. Brad specializes in light tackle fishing, though he's very skilled in all techniques required to catch a variety of species

Hey, I'm Captain Brad Simonds

Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Brad has 40 years of charter fishing and tournament sportfishing experience. Apart from running a charter business, he's also spent 9 years as a member of the Sanctuary Advisory Council to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary representing the charter boat industry. He welcomes anglers of all skill levels on board – he can help you from teaching basics to a first-timer to providing assistance to a seasoned sea wolf.
Techniques
Capt. Brad specializes in light tackle fishing, though he's very skilled in all techniques required to catch a variety of species

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(176 reviews)
Key West
 Last booking: 40 minutes ago
trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 176 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (240)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Geralyn K.
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   3/4 Day Trip on February 20, 2021
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Dylan E.
Sarasota, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 2, 2020
Great fishing charter, amazing deck hand with hard work ethic, Brad put us on the fish right away with lots of variety in mind....
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Jeremy V.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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11 Hour day with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   Dawn to Dusk on October 19, 2019
We had a great day with Captain Brad. We caught a lot of fish trolling and reef fishing. First mate Mick is top notch, one...
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Chris G.
Valrico, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Charter

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 25, 2019
If your an experienced angler and want the best the fleet offers, South Paw is the only choice If you book this captain,...
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Keith R.
Victoria, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Brad & Matt on Southpaw

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2017
Booked short notice half day trip with Captain Brad on Southpaw.ย  Wednesday morning when we showed at 7:30 he was ready to...
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