Gum Branch Mega Ramp

04/19/2026

🇺🇸🔥 WE NEED A CAPTAIN – STEP UP FOR OUR VETERANS! 🔥🇺🇸

This Saturday, April 25th at Lake Hartwell, something awesome just happened…

I was just told that a pontoon boat was donated so we can get MORE veterans out on the water fishing 🎣

But right now — that boat doesn’t move without YOU.

💥 We need ONE captain 💥

➡️ 15-minute quick training at Hartwell Marina sometime this week
➡️ Show up Saturday at the Gum Branch Mega Ramp
➡️ Take some veterans fishing

That’s it. No stress. Just making a difference.

There are veterans showing up ready for a day on the water — let’s not leave seats empty because we didn’t have someone to drive the boat.

🇺🇸 This is one of those moments you can step in and directly give back.
🇺🇸 Put them on the water. Give them a day they won’t forget.

📩 Message me ASAP if you can do it — I’ll connect you directly with the organizers.

Let’s rally and make sure EVERY veteran gets out there.

It’s more than fishing… it’s what we do. 🎣🇺🇸
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04/09/2026

Lake Hartwell is hot right now 🔥

04/08/2026

The GHSA Bass Fishing Qualifying Tournament is coming to Lake Hartwell on Saturday, April 11th, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the competition to our backyard!

Hart County will host student anglers from across Georgia as they compete for a spot in the state championship. With hundreds of two-person teams hitting the water, this is a big deal — and a great opportunity to show these students and their families what Hartwell hospitality is all about.

Due to the size of this event, we ask that local fishermen and recreational boaters plan to use an alternate boat ramp that day. A full list of launch locations is available here:
https://www.discoverhartwell.com/boatramps

Thank you for your flexibility — and let’s give these young anglers a great Hartwell welcome! 🎣

03/27/2026

🚨🚨LAKE HARTWELL 🚨🚨

We need Boat Captain Volunteers!!

Attention all fishermen and Veterans!

We are headed to Gum Branch Mega Ramp & Fishing Tournament Facility on Saturday, April 25th for our 4th ANNUAL TAKE A VETERAN FISHING EVENT!!!

We are so excited to partner up with Reeves Young, Tactical Tungsten, 5Alive, Strike King, BigN Outdoors, Lews, Modern Construction Dynamics, and City of Hartwell Chamber of Commerce to be able to treat those that fought for our freedom to a day full of fishing, fun, and camaraderie.

Please visit one of the websites below to register as a boat captain or as a Veteran! We will be providing lunch, t-shirts, as well as a few other surprises as a way to say thank you!

www.anglersassistingvets.com
www.tacticaltungsten.com

02/25/2026

Want a shot at Bassmaster? New tournament series starts this weekend! 🎣

Who ’s ready for the BIG’N Outdoors Spring Trail?

-Registration $150- day before tournaments BIG’N Outdoors - no call in registrations

-Day of tournament- $160 at the ramp

- Must fish 5 out of 7 to qualify for the trail championship!

-Trail Championship is double points!

- Overall points will determine team champions!

-1 team per every 25 teams (50 anglers) is a spot for the Team Championship- Location TBD

1 sub per team(I must know who is you regular partner at the first tournament).

We will have 2 Saturday tournaments(2/28 and 5/9).

2 Day Championship(6/20 & 6/21)

- Day 1 blast off is based off regular season points. Off limis will be Sunday 6/14 until Thursday 6/18 at 6am.
- Day 2 blast off is based of day 1 weights.
- “BIG” Championship payout!!

Must have Bass Membership number at first tournament- below is link

https://bassmaster.secure.darwin.cx/I2BMLL1Mite mliro

02/23/2026

186 middle and high school fishing teams launched this morning for the Georgia BASS Nation High School Fishing tournament. Come feel the excitement as they head back in for weigh-in this afternoon starting at 2:00 PM at Gum Branch Mega Ramp. 🎣

02/12/2026

The GA Bass Nation High School and Middle School Tournament is coming to Gum Branch on Saturday, February 21st, and this one is going to be one for the record books.

We are excited to welcome more than 200 teams, along with their boat captains and families, to Hartwell for an incredible day on the water. Events like this bring great energy and economic impact to our community, and we are proud to host them.

Due to the size of this tournament, we kindly ask our local fishermen and recreational boaters to plan to use a different boat ramp that day. You can find a full list of other boat ramps and launch locations here:
https://www.discoverhartwell.com/boatramps

Thank you for helping us make this a smooth and successful event for everyone. Let’s show these students and their families a big Hartwell welcome. 🎣

01/11/2026

Who ’s ready for the BIG’N Outdoors Spring Trail?

-Registration $150- day before tournaments BIG’N Outdoors - no call in registrations

-Day of tournament- $160 at the ramp

- Must fish 5 out of 7 to qualify for the trail championship!

-Trail Championship is double points!

- Overall points will determine team champions!

-1 team per every 25 teams (50 anglers) is a spot for the Team Championship- Location TBD

1 sub per team(I must know who is you regular partner at the first tournament).

We will have 2 Saturday tournaments(2/28 and 5/9).

2 Day Championship(6/20 & 6/21)

- Day 1 blast off is based off regular season points. Off limis will be Sunday 6/14 until Thursday 6/18 at 6am.
- Day 2 blast off is based of day 1 weights.
- “BIG” Championship payout!!

Must have Bass Membership number at first tournament- below is link

https://bassmaster.secure.darwin.cx/I2BMLL1Mite mliro

12/21/2025

🇺🇸🎣 2026 Armed Forces Fishing League – Updated Tournament Ramps 🎣🇺🇸

We’re excited to kick off the 2026 fishing tournament season with the Armed Forces Fishing League, and we want to make sure everyone has the most up-to-date information before hitting the water!

Below are the official launch ramps that will be used for the 2026 tournament season. Please review them carefully and plan accordingly for tournament mornings. These ramps were selected to provide the best access, safety, and efficiency for our anglers.

👉 Please note: All tournament launches will be out of these designated ramps only unless otherwise announced.

We’re looking forward to another outstanding season of competition, camaraderie, and great fishing with our AFFL family. Thank you all for your continued support, and get ready for an incredible 2026 season!

🇺🇸 Tight lines and see you at the ramp! 🎣
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11/11/2025

Join us for a Benefit Fishing Tournament for Hunter Pilling! Hunter is one of the greatest guys around and he and his family need all your support and prayers!

The tournament will be on Sunday December 21, 2025 at the Lake Hartwell Gum Branch Mega Ramp!

Donations are accepted in lieu of an entry fee.

Contact us or anyone at the numbers below to be apart of this tournament to help support our family member Hunter!