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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Catching memories and maybe a few feelings.
To celebrate International Women’s Fly Fishing Day, we hope you look back and laugh, cry, facepalm, and remember all the times on the water and the women there with you.
“Hey Google Photos, search women on the water”
Tag the woman who taught you to cast, netted your first fish, or just made the day on the river better.
#internationalwomensflyfishingday
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Fall plans in sight 🎣🍁
From backcountry wild trout to fall smallmouth, trout float trips, guided fall paddles, hikes and more — our team is ready to help you make some memories outdoors this fall.
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A few vises are open for East Fork Slump Busters — our after-school fly tying program!
4th-9th grade ages welcome, no experience needed. Sept 2026–Apr 2027, every other Wednesday, 4pm at Headwaters Outfitters (Rosman location ). Snacks provided 🪶
Message us for link to sign up or email [email protected]
Hey friends! Lots going on this month as we usher out summer 2026!
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It’s fall wedding season, and we know just how to get the party started and keep it going! From the ceremony to the last dance, the @turtleboxaudio Grande speaker can power your big day — and all the days after. 🍁🍂
We’re fully stocked with every style of Turtlebox at both our locations! Come see us and add a Turtlebox to your gift registry.
📍25 Parkway Road, Rosman NC 28772
📍67 East Main Street, Brevard NC 28712
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📸 @jerms1977
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Behind every great trip on the water, behind each pour at the bar, and behind each curated item in our retail shops, you’ll find our incredible crew. They show up, with passion and pride daily. Thank you, staff, for everything you do to make Headwaters go round. Happy Labor Day!
Help us shout out some love to our team today and all the staff of your favorite shops and stops!
📸 by @el_dee3
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A little morning magic at the Forks of the River. Bird watching while sipping @stoneflycoffee on the river bank , before heading into the shop to grab your weekend essentials!
Stop by and see us soon!
#headwatersoutfitters #birdwatching #stoneflycoffee #rosmannc #frenchbroadriver
Leaves are about to start turning here in WNC. Start your morning with @stoneflycoffee, then spend the day on the water with one of our guides exploring the creeks and rivers. Our guide staff are full-time fishing guides who curate the day around what you’re after — whether that’s learning new skills or chasing personal goals. Wrap it all up with a cold one at the @forksoftherivertaproom
#headwatersoutfitters #laketoxaway #explorebrevard #flyfishing #discovernc
Just landed at Headwaters — soft, watercolor camo in that buttery Free Fly feel you love. Perfect for fall on the French Broad.
Grab yours before it’s gone!
📍 Rosman & Downtown Brevard
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Froggin’ 🐸
Soakin in all summer on the southern farm ponds!
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