District Angling in Arlington Magazine

District Angling in Arlington Magazine

Sun Redfearn heard about our brand of fly fishing and came to check out our shop and find out what fly tying was all about.

"Fly fishing is so much more than 1990s Brad Pitt standing in a sparkling river looking winsome in waders. 

Fly fishing, referred to as “the quiet sport,” is a culture unto itself that has nothing to do with Hollywood and everything to do with stunning landscapes and a love of community. Oh, and trout. 

Fly fishing is angling shops filled with enthusiasts who want nothing more than to be with each other discussing the best local fishing spots and the latest feature in Trout Unlimited magazine. "

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Where Should You Fish During Quarantine?

Where Should You Fish During Quarantine?

Let's face it - you're trying to figure out what to do now just like the rest of us. You've binge watched shows about a tiger man, learned how to bake sourdough, and have a master's degree in homemade hand sanitizer. You're wondering where to fish, where to hike, if you'll bring a friend or if you'll run into other people, and how will you practice real social distancing when everyone else in the DC metro area is doing the same thing?

With Shenandoah National Park closed, Maryland catch & release streams being off limits, access along the Potomac limited, closed boat launches, and all of your favorite and familiar fishing locations being crowded out, what are your options?

We're here to help you find things you'll love to do when it feels like you've been home long enough to need some time off for good behavior.

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District Angling featured on Arlington's Car Free Diet

District Angling featured on Arlington's Car Free Diet

When asked how Richard Farino, owner of District Angling, got into fly fishing, he answers, “a local tackle shop” in his native Bronx. What started as fishing in Central Park morphed into studying marine biology and the interest in fly-fishing stuck. Fast forward to December 2017, and Richard opened his own shop out of necessity — not his, but for the area. Farino recognized there were very few fly fishing shops in the area and with his 15+ years of experience in the field, he knew enough about the business to bring a presence back to Arlington.

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