MINNEAPOLIS — When fashion and fly-fishing cross paths, feathers may fly. Off the shelves, at least. The long, skinny feathers favored by sportsmen come in an array of naturally rich colors, from ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — For devoted fly fishers, winter has traditionally been a time of quiet meditation at the fly-tying bench. But this year, a shortage of premium fly-tying feathers has left both ...

One of the most important ingredients in a trout fly (after the hook) is hackle feathers, and that’s why a recent trend in young women’s fashion is causing alarm. It seems teenage girls have ...