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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Today we Honor our Veterans. 🇺🇸
Thank you to each and every person who raised their right hand and put their life on the line, so we can all enjoy the freedoms of the United States of America.

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The Headwaters Holiday Gift Guide is here. 🎣🎄🛶

Hand-picked by the folks who fish, paddle, and adventure. Gifts for the angler who has everything, the paddler who needs one more dry bag, and those that simply love good quality gear.

Shop it online or come see us in Rosman and/or downtown Brevard. Most orders ship next business day, and yes, we still do a little dance every time someone chooses to shop with us.

https://shopheadwatersoutdoors.com/collections/holiday-gift-guide

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A little Trivia Tuesday! 

3 generations. 1 Canoe. Can you name these paddlers? 

Since 1992 we’ve proudly trusted @oldtownwatercraft for our river trips! 

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Another beautiful weekend of fall fishing in WNC! 

Get out while the gettin’ is good! 

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📸 Guide @waderfunk 

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Sweatshirt season is here!! 

Stop by either location to check out our latest arrivals, new colors and styles! 

Shop Online at shopheadwatersoutdoors.com 

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Good times with some great families! We’ve loved adventuring with everyone over fall break, so let’s keep the good times rolling on the river!

📸 Guide @waderfunk 

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Tomorrow is looking beautiful, and there are a few spots left for a casting clinic with @bugdoc_ ! Hosted by @pisgahareawomensflyfishing this event is open to everyone and a great way to get some professional advice and make some adjustments to your cast! 

Sign up at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pawff-fall-casting-clinics-with-callie-freeman-tickets-2003845265130?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=678dc5a642aabb39a7624373333a9b0353a38fed423e776de1d17acdab5793ddfc10d63f0398d9fdc9fac5dfb8ed62baba91dda1473f94dd39cdb9d4708642291fd5a90564b95ae1d1646dfbc62e
The forecast this weekend looks so good! 🎣 Recent rains have flows back up, and conditions over the next week are shaping up to be epic.

Swing by the shop for flies, tips, coffee, or an after-fishing beer over at @forksoftherivertaproom 🍻

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A little preview of some chart toppers on our Headwaters 2026 Holiday Gift Guide launching tomorrow! 

The Stono Jacket from @marshwearclothing is a layering piece you’ll want to keep in the backseat and close at hand. Classic style, soft canvas shacket with easy structure, everyday pockets, and a flattering drop-tail fit.

Don’t let your size sell out! 

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