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!
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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Clinic lineup for Sunday!
We are so thankful for our awesome paddling community that comes together to make this event happen! See you Sunday 🛶
#headwatersoutfitters #northforkfestival #paddlenc #frenchbroadriver
Meet the nets that work as hard as you do on the water — Rising nets are officially in at Headwaters.
We’re now stocked with the Lunker and Brookie models — both built with durability, function, and clean design in mind.
What makes these stand out?
👉 Interchangeable handles — yep, you can swap them out depending on your fishing style, water, or pack setup. One net, multiple configurations.
👉 Fish-friendly rubber bags to protect your catch
👉 Lightweight but tough frames that hold up from tight mountain streams to bigger water
Whether you’re chasing wild brookies up high or landing heavier fish downriver, you can customize your setup without buying a whole new net.
Simple. Smart. Built for anglers who actually fish.
In stock now at our Rosman shop + downtown Brevard location.
@rising3474
#risingnets #headwatersoutfitters #troutfishing #frenchbroadriver
Rooted in Southern Appalachian rock and roll and featuring some of Headwaters’ own legendary former employees, @run_pheasant_run will be headlining this Sunday’s North Fork Festival!
We’ve got some exciting announcements coming your way this week, including free seminars and clinics, plus raffles supporting a new and improved North Fork Gauge reading (🤫 it’s a surprise).
Stay tuned — this festival is shaping up to be something special.
#headwatersoutfitters #northforkfestival #frenchbroadriver #rosmannc #forksoftherivertaproom
Spring Sunsets over Jocassee are hard to beat! (Swipe for last pic)
Camping season is here 🏕️🛶
📸 @danilynn1989
#paddlenc #paddlesc #headwatersoutfitters #wenonahcanoe
March Madness in Appalachia #forksoftheriver #headwatersoutfitters #forksoftherivertaproom
Might be our favorite trend yet. Since 1992 #headwatersoutfitters #rosmannc #frenchbroadriver #familyowned #riverlife
Tomorrow the boys are back! Another sign warm days and long evenings are coming back to the Upper French Broad! Join us at the @forksoftherivertaproom for the Pisgah Playboys starting at 6pm March 20th. Levi’s Lunchbox will be serving dinner until 7pm. and plenty of @shinerbeer cold and ready!
Start your weekend off right!
#headwatersoutfitters #forksoftherivertaproom #wnc #rosmannc #laketoxaway
March 29th is gonna be legendary on the French Broad! Join us for the North Fork paddling community, clean up efforts, and awesome local music! See you at the North Fork Fest! Details in bio #headwatersoutfitters #northforkfest #paddlenc #northforkpaddlers #friendsofthenorthfork
Meet a true classic: the Hardy Princess Reel 👑
First introduced in the 1950s, the Princess has stood the test of time—combining timeless design with dependable performance on the water. Built from bar stock aluminum with Hardy’s signature click-and-pawl drag, it’s lightweight, smooth, and sings that classic sound every angler loves.
Perfectly balanced for 5–6wt setups, whether you’re chasing wild trout in the Davidson or fishing your favorite backcountry stream.
A piece of fly fishing history you can fish hard—and pass down.
✨ Now available at our main shop in Rosman, NC. Stop by and take a look in person.
@hardyfishing
#hardyprincessreel #headwatersoutfitters #hardy #troutonthefly #flyfishwnc
Not your average hike 🦙
We teamed up with Llama Caddy to bring you a trail experience that’s equal parts scenic and unforgettable.
Think:
waterfalls, mountain air, a chill 3-mile hike…
and a llama walking right alongside you.
Whether you’re planning a fun day with friends or just want to switch up your usual trail routine—this is it.
Check the second slide for details +
book your spot through Headwaters Outfitters (hiking tab).
@llamacaddy Llama Caddy
#llamacaddy #hikewithllamas #headwatersoutfittersguidedhiking #hikewithheadwatersoutfitters #hikingguide #llamas #dupontstateforest
