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 179 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
95%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Delton B.
Stickney, SD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 22, 2019
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Randall J.
Big Pine Key, 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 trip with Southpaw

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 12, 2018
Beautiful boat and hard-working talented captain and mate.ย  Despite poor fishing conditions we caught fish!ย  I would highly...
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Peter H.
Hollywood, 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 trolling

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 25, 2018
Capt. Brad and 1st mate Matt were the best. Awesome trip. They never stopped trying to put us on the fish. Best in the Keys!!
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Louis A.
Middletown, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knowledgeable Captain.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 9, 2018
Very knowledgeable Captain, always taking care of our needs. Put us on fish, made an enjoyable day. Thank You.
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Cesar A.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 12, 2017
My husband and I went fishing today with Captain Brad and Shaun were great. We caught more than 20 Dolphin fish. We kept 14...
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