MEET OUR FLY FISHING TEAM

Head Fly Fishing Guide, Chris Franzen found his passion for Fly Fishing at the age of three, while running through the isles of his dad’s Fly Shop.  He started guiding at 16 in the Foothills of North Carolina. Upon graduating high school Chris moved to Colorado where he guided in RMNP.  Over the past few years Chris has spent time guiding the rivers of the Bristol Bay region of Alaska and the Patagonia region of Chile.   Chris is well versed in a wide variety of techniques and enjoys sharing his knowledge with clients.  Nothing makes Chris happier than seeing his clients grasp the same passion that he has for the sport.

• Book float trips with Chris
• Book Musky Trips with Chris

REMEMBER: Request Chris on your trip when you book!

Captain Ty Mooney,  offers clients an array of largemouth bass lakes to choose from, including optortunities at smallmouth, striper bass and hybrids. Enjoy his luxurious bass boat as you charter the lakes and rivers of Western North Carolina and South Carolina.

• Small Tackle / Light Tackly Only
• Children age 6+ are welcome aboard
• Sorry, No Dogs Allowed

REMEMBER: Request Ty on your trip when you book!

Fly Fishing Guide, Gavin B. Griffin is a Western Pennsylvanian transplant that’s had a good many days spent fly fishing the rivers across the country over the last decade, plus. After spending seven of those years between Boulder, Colorado and Ketchum, Idaho, he’s successfully fly fished some of the North West’s biggest and most reputable technical waters: from Silver Creek’s gin-clear flows to the Frying Pan River’s famous blue ribbon Toilet Bowl and the legendary black caddis hatches on the Madison River.

Located just a few minutes up the road from the shop in Rosman, Gavin’s chances to get you on local fish are high; they’re practically his neighbors! He’s always happy to have any level of angler–beginner to trout fanatic–because he’s just happy to be sharing his life’s most meaningful part with you, your family and friends.

Come spend a genuinely great time on the water, catching trout of all sizes in a completely memorable place, with some of the best guides on the water!

Have even a simple gear question? Need to know directions? Have a funny fish story? Send Gavin a note using the form below and he’ll respond to you within the day.

REMEMBER: Request Gavin on your trip when you book!

Fly Fishing Guide, Jeremy, a PA native, grew up in the Pocono Mountains. In high school he found the sport of fly fishing as something to do when the snow melted and snowboarding was no longer a viable option. Jeremy quickly dove head first into the sport dedicating all of his time to hunting down big fish and specific target species. Casting dries to wild brown trout is one of Jeremy’s favorite ways to fish, but back water tarpon in the Tampa area cesspools and the Everglades is a close second. Out on the water, Jeremy values fun, learning, conservation, and helping to create memories that will last an angler a life time. In Jeremy’s spare time you can find him fly tying, hiking, and camping in his roof top tent with his dog, Captain. No adventure is too small for this duo, once living out of the tent for a month on a road trip from Pa to Duval street in the Florida Keys.

Fly Fishing Guide Patrick Weaver, is an educator and fly-fishing guide at Headwater Outfitter.  He began fly fishing at an early age on midwestern streams in Indiana and Michigan.  After 35 years of fly fishing, he has worked as a fly-fishing guide, fly tier and instructor.  A former high school biology teacher and river monitor, he now spends his time teaching stream studies and fly fishing.   He enjoys spending time with his two children and wife.   He currently lives near Brevard and fishes on local streams, as well as, rivers in other states. 

Fly Fishing Guide Brett Walker Meany, was born and raised in Transylvania County and grew up along the French Broad.  After graduating from Brevard High School, he went on to earn his B.S. in Geography with a concentration in GIS.  Brett has always had a passion for the outdoors, and is excited to put his newly acquired skills to use.  Working with GIS systems goes seamlessly with his love for fly fishing, the outdoors, and wildlife.  Brett will be starting his 2nd season with Headwaters this spring.  He will continue to be a vital role in our paddling program but also joining our Fly Fishing team as well.

Fly Fishing Guide Katie Cahn, Katie is a native of the Chattooga River Watershed on the border of South Carolina and North Carolina. She commutes over the mountain to guide for Headwaters Outfitters. For Katie, guiding isn’t just a job, but a way to spend time on the river with good people. With a background in whitewater kayaking, Katie takes time to teach her clients how to read water and think like a fish, which goes a long way! And it isn’t always about catching a fish! Katie enjoys being able to laugh at the goof-ups and come away from a day on the river with a good story and a smile on her and her client’s faces.

Fly Fishing Guide Alan Broyhill found his love for fishing at 6 years old throwing bait casters off his Grandfathers pier. “10 years later I picked up my first fly rod at my families farm pond, and it was all down hill from there”  Fly Fishing has lead him on a journey across the United States. Fly Fishing and shooting photos in more then 18 states, and landing dozens of different species along the way. Alan has designed fly patterns for large fly distribution companies, and has even been published in multiple magazines for his fishing and photography.   He has been guiding part time for Headwaters for the past two seasons.