Free Saturday Fly-casting Clinic at Headwaters Outfitters

Dec. 12, 11AM-1PM. French Broad River next to Headwaters’ Outfitters River Shop, 15 Adventure Ridge Road, Brevard NC. MUST MAKE RESERVATION - 828-862-5411. The fly-fishing and paddling retailer is offering 2-hour casting lessons during four weekends from December through March, at no charge. Anyone can participate, whether you’re 8 years old or 80. Participants must arrive by 10:30 a.m. By the end of the class, students will learn the basics of executing a roll cast, sidearm cast, overhead cast and bow-and-arrow cast, using 4- and 5-weight fly rods and reels provided by Headwaters. Additional free clinics are planned for Jan, Feb and March. A half-day guided fly fishing trip will be available at a special rate immediately following the class.

Headwaters Outfitters is a 17-year-old, family-owned outfitting business that specializes in paddling sports, fly-fishing and hiking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Located at the gateway to Pisgah National Forest, Headwaters offers canoe and kayak rentals, guided fly-fishing trips on public and private waters, and fly-fishing schools ranging from three to eight hours in length.

Website: http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com/