Welcome to the Fork’s Foundation Class! This course is designed to lay a strong foundation in fly fishing, for 12-15 year olds! Students will enjoy a full day of fun, hands-on instruction, led by Headwaters’ experienced and licensed fly fishing guides. Diving into basic entomology, casting lessons, fish identification and fish handling ethics, gear overview,…

Support the health and future of the Upper French Broad River, by volunteering for our Annual River Clean-Up! The French Broad River Clean-Up remains the best volunteer gig in town! Since the inception of “The Upper French Broad River Clean Up Day” in 1992, the annual river clean-up has netted more than 3,500 garbage bags,…

Take your fly fishing experiences to the next level by mastering one of the essential skills of presenting a fly with precise casting. This class will make you a better caster by teaching not just the how, but the why behind casting. First you will learn the concepts of casting as a foundation for later…

Make your process of selecting a fly pattern easier and more rewarding by learning how to observe your surroundings and select a fly. What is the secret fly? Many anglers ask this question. The real secret is there isn’t a secret fly, the secret is in making critical observations! This course will retrain your thought…

The most successful anglers are versatile and adaptive. The Advanced Angler Tactics course will teach you how to interpret the trout’s behavior to modify your approach. The class is an in-depth look at specialized rigging techniques, presentation skills, specialized techniques and strategies for dry fly fishing, nymphing and streamer fishing.

Take advantage of our special free offering of this class! Interested in fly fishing, but don’t know if it is right for you? Our 101 is the perfect class to get started. This 3-hour class is a combination of instruction and skill development. One will learn the equipment for getting started, including rods and tackle.…

Led By Oxbow River Snorkeling This course will provide you with a foundation of first aid knowledge and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas and situations that do not have immediate medical services (EMS), such as wilderness areas or remote environments. You will develop leadership skills, learn to…

Learn the top ways to select the ideal fly for fishing current water, weather and hatch conditions. One of the most common questions anglers ask is, “What fly are they eating?” This course teaches you how to select a fly to match what the trout are eating. You will learn how to make streamside observations…