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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David D.
Bentonville, AR
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 Trip with Captain Brad and 1st Mate Mick

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 29, 2022
We had an excellent experience.ย  Captain Brad worked hard on finding the Mahi and never skimped on driving all over the place...
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Ryan F.
Hiawatha, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Experience with this crew!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 17, 2021
Captain and First mate Mick were truly incredible on this experience. They were prepared early when we arrived so we could...
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Matt S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with tons of action

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 31, 2021
Have taken many charters and this was one of the very best.ย  The Southpaw is probably the best designed fishing boat I have...
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Denis W.
Bradenton, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 days with Captain Brad and first mate Mick

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 16, 2021
Our first day was a bit bumpy because of the wind. But Capt Brad took us out to the reef and put us on some nice Snapper, Mackerel...
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Mark F.
Key West, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day Trip on the Southpaw

VERIFIED   Dawn to Dusk on April 17, 2022
Wife and I had a Great trip with Captain Brad and First Mate Mick.ย  First half of day spent kite fishing, targeting Sailfish,...
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