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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 178 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (243)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Donna G.
West Sacramento, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic day of fishing on the Southpaw!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 7, 2019
Captain Brad is awesome! He knows where the fish are biting! Had a great day on the water. Bending rods and tight lines!
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Raul C.
SUGARLF SHRS, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 2, 2019
Amazing trip with nice crew
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Jennifer S.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip in 25 knot wind

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2016
Despite 25 knot winds, captain agreed to try to find protected waters. We are glad he did! He made our vacation. We caught...
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Alan B.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip with Family!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 17, 2016
This was our best charter trip yet!ย  Captain Brad and his son Austin got us to the fish and were attentive to the conditions...
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Katy C.
Riverview, Florida
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 30, 2021
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