North Carolina Fish and "Hang" Weekend
Welcome to the second annual North Carolina Fish and Hang weekend of education, empowerment, and fun hosted by United Women on the Fly, Pisgah Area Women’s Fly Fishing, Headwaters Outfitters and Fly Fish Instruct. This event is the UWOTF fish and “hang” format, where participants venture out to fish on their own each day and then hang out in the evenings. The weekend has been designed to be budget-friendly. Camp, reserve a cabin/hotel, DIY Fishing, or hire a guide. The event takes place near Rosman, North Carolina in the Pisgah National Forest from 5/12 – 5/14/23.
We will be camping again at the Headwaters Outfitters campground and are offering two different OPTIONAL fly-fishing workshops. There are still a few spots left in the 2-Day Women’s “Fly Fishing 201” Workshop on Thursday 5/11/23 and Friday, 5/12/23. The 4hr “Independent Angler” Workshop on Saturday 5/13/23 is SOLD OUT. Register HERE for the workshops or camping.
Please utilize the Facebook Group to connect with other women attending and make weekend fishing friends. If needed, the event co-hosts will try to help connect you with someone to fish with. Please let us know if you need to borrow any equipment.
Email info@unitedwomenonthefly.com with any questions.
Location
Rosman and Brevard, North Carolina
Dates
May 12th – 14th, 2023
Co-hosts
Live Q&A Session
- Recorded YouTube Link HERE
Weekend Activities
This weekend has been designed to be budget-friendly. Camp, reserve a cabin/hotel, DIY Fishing, or hire a guide. Everyone goes out daily to fish and then “hangs” in the evening. If you camp and DIY fish, it’ll cost $25 + your fishing license fee.
- Thursday and Friday 5/11 & 5/12/23 –
- Fly Fishing 201 Workshop Available
- (Fee Applies, Register HERE)
- Fly Fishing 201 Workshop Available
- Friday 5/12/23 – Arrive and Fish
- If camping, check in at Headwaters Outfitters from 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm.
- 6:00 pm – Fish Tales and Camp Hang Time
- Saturday 5/13/23 – DIY Fishing and Exploring
- DIY Fishing
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Independent Angler Workshop SOLD OUT
- Guides are available after the “Independent Angler” workshop to further your “on water” instruction.
- Guides are available after the “Independent Angler” workshop to further your “on water” instruction.
- 6:00 pm – Evening at Headwaters Outfitters
- Sunday 5/14/23. – Fish and Depart
- DIY Fishing
- 9am – 11am – Mindfully Bloom Yoga & Art Workshop with Miranda Ryan
- Location at Headwaters Outfitters or the Forks on the River Taproom (if the weather is poor).
- Camping is available for those who want to depart on Monday, 5/15/23.
- Monday 5/15/23 – Depart
Connect in the Facebook Group
We have created a Facebook Group specific to this weekend’s event. Please utilize this group to ask questions and connect with other women to fish with over the weekend. This will be the location to which the co-hosts will post additional event information. Join Facebook Group HERE.
2-Day "Fly Fishing 201" Workhop
The 2-Day “Fly Fishing 201” Workshop is geared toward the advanced beginner to the intermediate angler. We’ve taken the “Fly Fishing 201” online course and have extended it by 14 hours. Each day will be 4hrs of in-person classroom and outside casting, lunch and then 4hrs of on-water instruction with the Headwaters Outfitters guides on private water. Course curriculum provided by Fly Fish Instruct.
The use of equipment, tackle, boots, waders, and a 20% guide gratuity is included in the cost of this workshop. Register HERE.
Independent Angler Workshop
We are also offering a 4hr “Independent Angler” Workshop on Saturday 5/13/23. These workshops are OPTIONAL and you will leave feeling more confident and competent for the DIY Fishing weekend.
SOLD OUT
Travel
Rosman/Brevard NC is located in Transylvania County and surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Nearest airports are Asheville NC 1hr, Greenville SC 1.5hrs, Charlotte NC 2.5hrs and Atlanta 3.5hrs.
Lodging Options
In an effort to make this weekend affordable to all, we are offering an inexpensive camping option to all participants.
If you’d rather not camp, then there are several other lodging options. We recommend staying in the Rosman or Brevard NC Area. Need help with lodging? CLICK HERE.
Camping
We are offering camping reservations for up to 40 individuals. Camping is $25 for the weekend. There are no hook-ups available. Register for camping HERE.
We recommend that you bring your own water, along with a camp chair and all your camping equipment.
- Camping Reservations available 5/10/23 – 5/15/23.
- Picnic tables and outhouse are on site.
- No water available.
- Well-behaved dogs are allowed. Owner to clean up after the dog and make sure that they are not disturbing anyone’s fishing water.
Meals
You’re on your own for your food. Please bring an appetizer to share and your beverage of choice (BYOB) to the campground on Friday evening. The Saturday, 5/20/23 evening gathering will be at Headwaters Outfitters, with a food truck and taproom available.
Camping Equipment Ideas
Sleep in your car, van or in a tent. Tent, Sleeping Bag, Air Mattress, Water, Food, Headlamp, Camp Chair, Bug Spray. Register for camping HERE.
Fishing
The mountains of western North Carolina are home to roughly 4,000 miles of coldwater streams, more miles of trout-supporting waters than any other southeastern state. Our home county, Transylvania, boasts nearly 500 miles of coldwater creeks, streams and rivers, which means there is wonderful trout fishing almost everywhere you look, ranging from tiny brook trout streams to raucous rivers plunging through deep gorges filled with rainbows and browns.
Fishing License
North Carolina fishing licenses are required. Purchase a NC fishing license at https://www.ncwildlife.org/Licensing/Hunting-Fishing-Trapping-Licenses#7057644-forms–applications.
Do Not purchase Mountain Trout. You will need an Inland Fishing License for our area.
DIY FIshing
If you’re choosing to DIY Fish, see the handout with locations of where to go. Each angler is responsible for bringing their own gear, tackle and flies. If you need gear, please let us know.
Hire a Local Guide
Here are some local outfitters to hire over the weekend.
- Brookings Anglers- https://www.brookingsonline.
com/ - Davidson River Outfitters- https://www.
davidsonflyfishing.com/ - Headwaters Outfitters – https://headwatersoutfitters.com/
Education opportunities
Come early and take the 2-Day “Fly Fishing 201” Workshop, where each day you will receive 4hrs of in-person classroom and outside casting, lunch, and then 4hrs of on-water instruction with the Headwaters Outfitters guides on private water. We also offer a 4hr “Independent Angler” SOLD OUT workshop on Saturday morning before the weekend begins. These workshops are OPTIONAL, and you will leave feeling more confident and competent for the DIY Fishing weekend.
Each evening, there will be education opportunities with the co-hosts learning the basics of knots, leader set-ups, flies, etc. Don’t be shy to ask questions!
Covid Policy
Safety is our biggest concern. We will follow the CDC and State of North Carolina recommendations.
Questions
Email us at info@unitedwomenonthefly.com with any questions
Weekend Disclaimer
United Women on the Fly and the Pisgah Area Women’s Fly Fishing group want you to have an unforgettable weekend. The event aims to foster a sense of belonging in all attending individuals. We will provide education and resources and connect anglers throughout the weekend. Drama of any kind will not be tolerated. This weekend is DIY and not guided by the co-hosts. Please connect with other women in the Facebook Group to make fishing plans. This is not an exclusive women’s weekend, as some partners will attend.
Meet Your Weekend Hosts
Heather Hodson – United Women on the Fly
Jessica Whitmire – PAWFF
Hannah Myers – Headwaters Outfitters
