Fishing University to Film Episodes on Hartwell Lake in Hart County

Internationally televised, Emmy award winning television show, Fishing University, will soon make Hartwell home, filming an episode to air in 2020 and featuring not only Lake Hartwell, but local dining, activities and attractions.

The film crew, along with hosts/fishing legends Charlie Ingram and Ray Brazier, will arrive on October 14th, to fish and film.

The competitive fishing show is packed with how-to tips and tricks of the trade, making it popular among competitive amateur and professional anglers.

Hart County Chamber of Commerce is serving as point for the project, viewing it as a strategic marketing opportunity to reach a target audience of potential guests seeking an outdoor travel destination.

“When Fishing University reached out to us with their proposal, we knew it would be a natural fit to accompany our other marketing and advertising efforts for 2020”, said Christine Blomberg, Executive Director of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. “We will not only be able to put a spotlight on the world-renowned fishing opportunities in our region, but also feature the community, culture and activities that guests can experience while visiting.”

Within the 30-minute episode of the show, a 90-second promotional spot will be included. The spots will be created to mirror marketing efforts of the Chamber.

Hosts Ingram and Brazier will also include numerous mentions of their location during the show.

In addition to filming promotional spots and fishing, the hosts and film crew will also present a one-hour program at Hart County High School to share with area youth the importance of attaining an education and the outdoor career options available to them.

The session will offer a “q & a” time with discussion of majors such as communications, marketing, biology, wildlife management, and animal husbandry.

The high school itself will also have a 90 second segment within the show.

“We are proud to welcome Fishing University to Hart County,” said Blomberg. “Coverage such as this will be seen by an audience of anglers that travel and have expendable income which will be good from both a branding and economic impact perspective.”

Fishing University holds a viewership of more than 120 million households, airing in all 50 states as well as in 51 additional countries.