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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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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