thankfully, not everyone fly-fishes... but if you are a spin-fisherman looking for a wide selection…read moreof line, lures, and terminal tackle, outpost mtn. is definitely worth a stop. trout, bass (largemouth and smallmouth), sunfish, crappie, big lake fish... if it grows in western north carolina, they have the stuff to catch it. also a surprisingly wide selection of hunting rifles and ammo. the guys who work here know their stuff and are happy to give out the info. their prices are fair, given their extensive selection and their convenient location. you won't be sorry you went in... unless you're close to the limit on your credit card...

Not worth the trip for fly-fishing materials. It seems more like a convenience store with an extra…read morearea for rod & reel fishing. Lady at counter was nice but didn't have any idea about directions.

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Juanita, an elderly woman who wanted to help me find…read morewhatever I needed or wanted. I told her I was just browsing. As I walked through this small, cozy store, I was taken aback by the variety of items for sale - more variety than sport! Juanita told me she had a bag of bargain white tee shirts in the back - all $1 and all 4X! She said she bought them from someone who assured her they were all different sizes. They were not. In hindsight, I should have bought one or more. You never know when you might want to be swallowed up in a soft extra large tee! She also has a lot of books, all reasonably priced. I wish that I had had more time to stay and chat with Juanita. She's the best part of this shop!

Came here on a Saturday afternoon after seeing a variety of plants at the entrance. The owners were…read morevery friendly, accommodating and welcoming. The store included a variety of books and gift items.

I didn't shop in the store but instead stopped in for a beer. It has lots of outdoor seating on…read morepicnic tables. Dog friendly. A good place to take a break while walking around downtown. Staff was very nice and beer was good.

BLUF: A store featuring quality outdoor gear that is uniquely connected to a taproom…read more Generally the best stores in Bryson City are on Main Street, not Everett Street. Specifically, I am a big fan of the BC stores including BC Outdoors, BC Market on the Square and BC Bakery. Regarding Bryson City Outdoors, they are connected to a tap hours so gear on the left and beer on the right. What's not to love? If you don't love beer they have wine too! Much to my surprise, I skipped the beer and went for gear. After perusing fleece jackets, hiking shoes, headlamps and the such, I landed on a new pair of socks. Not that I needed anything but the employees were so kind I just had to support this local business somehow. Hmm, maybe I should have gotten a pint after all. Lots of good stuff and quality brands for the whole family - all nicely organized. Overall, a great place located on the corner of Main Street and Everett. Most definitely one of the best stores in town.

Attempted to buy a $150 top. Woman at cash register called police because I did not have a bra on…read moreunder my top. Needless to say I did not buy the top. EXCUSE me--what I wear in your store is not your business.

From the owner: Our business specializes in outdoor gear, clothing, lifestyle clothes and accessories, and gift…read moreitems. We are brand new located right on Main St. in Sylva, NC.

Very disappointed in the lack of customer service. My husband and I visited the store on Friday…read moreSept 2, Both of us looking to purchase athletic shoes, we walked in... no other customers were in the store. As we were walking to the back of the store, two employees looked up at us, neither greeted us. We got to the back of the store, a worker walked by , she neither greeted us or offered to help. In total the time we looked NO ONE greeted or offered to help us. We are all about supporting our locally owned businesses, unfortunately we spent our money at Shoe Show that day!!! Times have changed at Sports Zone it would seem. Faith and Debbie were always so pleasant and eager to help!!! Maybe they could do some Custom Service training with the current employees!!

Friendly staff and a great selection of exercise clothes.. what more can you ask for from a sports…read morestore?! They have brands such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Under Armor, etc. Plus, they are constantly having different sale promotions that save you tons of money. Hibbets kind of reminds me of a small Dick's Sporting Goods, except the prices are lower and the staff is so much more helpful and friendly! Highly recommend!

I booked an afternoon trip for the East Fork of the French Broad River which is 30 minutes from…read morewhere I'm staying in Saphire, NC. My guide sends me instructions the night before to meet him 1:45 minutes away in the Nantahala Gorge. I now have to coordinate a different location because the East Fork is too far for him. So we settle on the Tuckaseegee River in Webster. The morning of the trip, he texts me and says his truck broke down and has to cancel the trip. I called Gordon who tells me he thinks he has another guide who can take me, and he'll call me one way or the other within 30-45 minutes. An hour later, I still don't hear from him but reach the guide who says he can meet a bit later. Gordon finally calls and gives me excuses as to why he didn't call me. But due to all the drama caused between coordinating with his guide the day before and the day of the trip, I was no longer in a happy frame of mind. So Gordon cancelled the trip. Birthday trip ruined. Don't use this company. It's too much hassle coordinating a trip. And Gordon has no idea how to handle a bad situation.

My wife and I were excited to reserve Gordon for a 4 hour wading guided fly fishing tour…read more Unfortunately, we were sourced another guide who was nice enough, but was unable to put us on fish. Staying in Highlands, Gordon was transparent that we might be required to drive ~45 min to the fishing location, which we agreed too. I was not contacted by our new guide until 5pm the day before the trip. We spoke briefly, and he mentioned we should commute to Cherokee to fish. We agreed to the hour and a half drive. Our guide was convinced an early start was not necessary. After arriving at the fishing spot, we noticed there were fishermen already there, and walked about a mile and a half from the vehicle down stream to a different location. After getting in the water, and after a couple nibbles, my wife finally landed a couple (2) trout within the first hour and a half. Moments later, we were abruptly disrupted by a river attendant throwing net after net full of trout over a 3 story bank into the rock bed below. Half the fish hit the water hard, the other half hit the rocks....Clearly stocking the river and cruelly traumatizing and killing fish, our guide went on to comment that this specific fishing spot he would not eat the fish out of, as the trout are farm raised. This was a major turn off for my wife and I, needless to say. We did not catch a fish the rest of the trip. 2 fish across 4 hours is unacceptable. Our guide was a great guy, and certainly helped us with some technique and tying the flys, but I will never return to this specific spot to fish, let alone pay any guide to bring me there. I called Gordon and explained the situation. He was unfazed and did not offer any remedy.

Great service and prices on my first snowboard and gear. (Mostly used) I needed everything except…read moreclothing and they had it all. I had a ton of questions/problems like my goggles not fitting my helmet and they patiently explained they go over, not under my helmet, Lol. Bring cash if you plan to spent a lot as they add 3% for credit and debit cards!

Crowded when I was there but people were nice and helpful. The rentals seem to have good prices. I…read morewish there was more selection on kids bibs but we made do with what they had. Rental center is in the back of the store and they let you rent the night before so you will have it ready for the slopes next day.

We had an absolutely amazing experience rafting today, and Trevor made it unforgettable! From the…read moremoment we launched, he kept us entertained with his hilarious (and wonderfully corny) jokes while also sharing so many interesting facts and local history about the Nantahala River and surrounding area. His knowledge of the river was impressive, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does. Trevor proudly introduced himself as the "Okie of the Smokies" since he's from Oklahoma, and his personality made the trip even more fun. He struck the perfect balance of making us laugh, keeping us safe, and making sure everyone in our raft had a great time. If you're lucky enough to get Trevor as your guide, you're in for the best trip on the river. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would request him again in a heartbeat. Thanks, Trevor, for making our family's day so memorable! Five stars all the way!

Today we visited the Nantahala Outdoor Center for whitewater rafting and zip lining, and it was one…read moreof the highlights of our trip! Our rafting guide, Carter, was phenomenal. His customer service was amazing. He made the entire experience fun from start to finish. We laughed the whole way down the river, learned so many interesting facts about the area, and always felt safe. If you're visiting with young kids, this is an amazing family adventure, and Carter made it even more memorable. After rafting, we went zip-lining, and the experience was just as enjoyable. Cole and his crew were fantastic--patient, professional, encouraging, and accommodating. They made everyone feel comfortable, whether it was their first time or not. We 100% recommend Nantahala Outdoor Center for families, couples, or anyone looking for a fun day outdoors. The staff truly made the experience exceptional. Our only suggestion would be to make tipping easier. Currently, guides can only be tipped with cash, and many people don't carry cash anymore. It would be great if the guides had a Cash App, Venmo, or QR code so guests could tip digitally using their phones. They absolutely deserve it! Overall, an unforgettable experience that we'll be recommending to everyone. Thank you, Carter, Cole, and the entire team for making our day so special!

There is the cutest little cat there. She was taking her paw and opening the next bag at the…read moreregister. Her name is Ace. Made my day

Great store that's more than just hardware. In a pinch, this is your best bet for stuff you would…read moreusual get at a sporting goods store, Walmart, or Home Depot.