Adventures on the French Broad river
For more than 30 years, our family has been discovering, planning, and taking customers on memorable trips across the French Broad River watershed.
Now, we’re western North Carolina’s number one source for family-friendly fishing, paddling, and tubing trips Proudly Located in beautiful Rosman, North Carolina! Featured as a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Adventure for 10 years in a row!
For more than 30 years, our family has been discovering, planning, and taking customers on memorable trips across the French Broad River watershed.
Now, we’re western North Carolina’s number one source for family-friendly fishing, paddling, and tubing trips Proudly Located in beautiful Rosman, North Carolina!
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Forks of the river taproom is Your destination for local craft beer on tap and a variety of beer, wine, & cider ready to take on your next adventure.
Forks of the river taproom is our destination for local craft beer on tap and a variety of beer, wine, & cider ready to take on your next adventure.
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Morning solitude and some fall weather on the horizon! The Perdigon brings in the most PPR this weekend with the Copper John has a solid flex play.
According to @ncwx_authority (which is who we trust the most around here) we have fall weather just a few days away. Be sure to give him a follow for weather trends and predictions!
This Saturday is the @risefishfest and we can’t wait to see you there. Brendon, Carter and Stephanie will be at the Headwaters booth with some exciting fall pieces from Skwala, fly tying and more! Come out Saturday for fishing, food and fun at the @wrongwaycampground
📸 Guide @waderfunk
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Sips & Seminars: Restoring the Southern Appalachian Spruce 🌲
Join us next Thursday (September 24th), 6-8 PM, at our downtown Brevard location for an evening with our friends at Southern Highlands Reserve. @southern_highlands_reserve
Executive Director Kelly Holdbrooks will give a quick look at how the Reserve is helping restore the spruce ecosystems of our high-elevation forests. She sits on the steering committee for the Southern Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative. After her talk, we’ll open it up for Q&A.
Grab a drink over at @brevardbrewingco , meet your neighbors, and learn what it takes to bring these mountain forests back.
#headwatersoutfitters #explorebrevard #southernhighlandsreserve #appalachianspruce #brevardnc
First light on the water. Last light by the fire. Everything in between is what these new fall pieces are made for. Fall arrivals from Marsh Wear, now in.
Skip the hassle of traffic to the big city, come visit us to explore new arrivals. Don’t forget to register for our loyalty program and start earning points for Holiday Shopping!
📍25 parkway Road, Rosman NC 28772
📍67 East Main Street, Brevard NC 28712
📍shopheadwatersoutdoors.com
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Here’s a sneak peek at some incredible artwork from over 25 artists that will be on sale starting tonight at the @heartofbrevard Plein Air Festival! Tickets for tonight’s Patrons Preview at the Trust Center are available at the door, where you can get first dibs on over 100 paintings. Paintings not sold tonight will be available during the Plein Air Festival tomorrow in downtown Brevard. These artists created these in just one week! We are absolutely amazed at how they brought scenes from all over the county to life. Don’t miss your chance to see these in person!
#pleinair #brevardnc #supportlocalartist #buyrealart
We know every purchase right now is carefully thought about. We know that during tight economic times, investments in gear has to be carefully considered. We don’t take that lightly.
Thank you for choosing us, for letting us help you find your next setup, and for being part of the memories you’ll make outdoors.
Our team has worked hard to find price points for every budget, gear for every need, and brands you can trust.
This fall and into the holidays, know that your purchase — no matter the total — makes a real difference to small, independent retailers.
Thank you, friends.
This beautiful setup is built and heading out on an adventure next week, right here in WNC.
#headwatersoutfitters #flyshopsmall #shopsmall #shopindependent
The East Fork Slump Busters are back in action!
Big thanks to the Freddie’s Fishing Service team for leading the way and to @southeast_specialty_outdoors , @jeff.furman and @montanaflycompany for the support!
It’s a fun crazy crew crushing some snacks and learning some skills at the vise!
#headwatersoutfitters #flytying #kidsfishing #kidsflytying
The season is creeping in closer and closer.
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#goldendaysofautumn #headwatersoutfitters #pisgah #wnc #discovernc
Novig? Never heard of it….we are to busy gearing up for fall fishing season. #ɪʏᴋʏᴋ
But this might be a fitting time to give some love to the incredible women guiding rivers right here in WNC and beyond. 🎣
Our own female team at Headwaters include Hannah Overgaard, Lydia Dann, Stephanie Adams and Jessica Whitmire. They bring years of experience, comedy, and passion to every guide trip.
But they aren’t alone! WNC is home to an incredible crew of women on the water, including Starr Nolan, Taylor Farfour, Debbie Gillespie, Cassie Spurling, Alyssa Adock, and Sydney Luiz, just to name a few. Please tag yourself or tag a female guide you know in the Southeast. Let’s shine a spotlight on these female athletes! Book a trip with them this fall/winter
Here’s to the women out here putting in the work, sharing their knowledge, and making this sport better for it 🎣
#femaleathletes #thisiswomenssports #Novig # womenonthewater
All smiles on the trail today! Our llama friends are ready to hit the trail with you and the whole family. 🦙
Join us for a guided llama hike this fall:
September 21, September 28
October 2, October 12, October 23 & October 30.
Come enjoy an easygoing day outside, meet some pretty lovable llamas, and make a few trail memories along the way.
Pre-registration is required. Visit http://headwatersoutfitters.com and check the Hiking tab or Event Calendar to reserve your spot.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
#hikewithllamas #headwatersoutfitters #llamacaddy #dupontstateforest #828isgreat #explorebrevard
@llamacaddy
Reeling in Serenity’s Annual Online Auction is LIVE!
This one’s close to our hearts for many reasons. Reeling in Serenity celebrates life free from addiction through fly fishing — free retreats in nature, and a safe space for the sober angler doing the work one day at a time.
Your bid can help keep these retreats and resources free! Visit https://reelinginserenity.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/RIS-2026-Auction
Learn more about Reeling in Serenity at @reelinginserenity
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#ReelingInSerenity #FlyFishing #RecoveryCommunity
