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Drew Chicone
Born
Andrew D. Chicone

1979
Elmira, New York
NationalityAmerican
OccupationSaltwater fly designer

Drew Chicone (born 1979) is an American saltwater fly designer, fisherman, author, lecturer and certified casting instructor.[1][2][3] Chicone writes books and magazine articles demonstrating how to tie saltwater fly patterns.[2][4][5]

Biography

Early life

Drew Chicone grew up in upstate New York, where he learned how to tie flies at the age of six from his parents.[1][6]

Career

Sanibel Cannibal saltwater fly pattern from Feather Brain

In 2013 Chicone published his first book, Feather Brain, which focuses on developing, testing, and improving saltwater fly patterns.[1] The book provides step-by-step instructions and photos for tying 14 flies that he designed.[5]

Within the next year he published Snook Flies and Redfish Flies. Both are species-specific guides that demonstrate fly tying patterns from Chicone and other designers.[4]

Chicone co-founded Strip Strike University where he currently works as a fly tying and fly casting instructor.[6][7]

In addition to writing and teaching, Chicone operates a website where he sells fly tying materials and books.[6][7]

Family

Chicone lives in Fort Myers, Florida with his wife and daughter.[6]

Published works

Books

Feather Brain: Developing, Testing, and Improving Saltwater Fly Patterns
  • 2013: Snook Flies: 8 Proven Patterns For Catching Snook From The Beach, ISBN 978-1493614189
  • 2013: Feather Brain: Developing, Testing, & Improving Saltwater Fly Patterns, ISBN 978-0811711968
  • 2013: Essential Permit Patterns, ISBN 978-1491075753
  • 2013: Essential Bonefish Flies, ISBN 978-1484014844
  • 2014: Redfish Flies: Eight Effective Patterns for Catching Redfish, ISBN 978-1500481889
  • 2017: Baby Tarpon Flies: Six Effective Patterns for Catching Juvenile Tarpon, ISBN 978-1537703220
  • 2017: Top Saltwater Flies - Bonefish, ISBN 978-0989523684
  • 2017: Top Saltwater Flies - Tarpon, ISBN 978-0989523691
  • 2017: Top Saltwater Flies - Permit, ISBN 978-0999309308
  • 2018: Largemouth Bass Flies: Seven Effective Patterns For Catching Largemouth Bass, ISBN 978-1724572417
  • 2019: Redfish Flies 2: Advanced Techniques for Tying Eight Winning Redfish Patterns, ISBN 978-1795267021
  • 2019: Snook Flies 2: Eight Effective Patterns for Catching Backcountry Snook, ISBN 978-1705494608

Magazine articles

  • 2012: “Disco Shrimp.” Fly Fishing in Saltwaters. May/June 2012. Vol 19 no. 3. pp. 24-25.
  • 2012: “Natural Selection.” Fly Fishing in Saltwaters. November/December 2012. Vol. 19 no. 6. pp. 26-29.
  • 2014: “Consider the Crab.” The Drake Magazine. Fall 2014.
  • 2014: "Chicone’s Detonator Crab.” Fly Tyer. Winter 2014. Vol. 20 no. 4. pp. 36-41.
  • 2015: “The Tuscan Bunny.” Fly Tyer. Spring 2015. Vol. 21 no. 1. pp. 52-57.
  • 2015: “Hair of the Dog.” Fly Tyer. Summer 2015. Vol. 21 no. 3. pp. 32-39.
  • 2015: “The Contraband Crab.” Fly Tyer. Winter 2015. Vol 21 no. 4. pp. 56-63.
  • 2016: “The Riddle Of The Bauer Crab.” Fly Tyer. Autumn 2016. Vol 22 no. 3. pp. 58-65.
  • 2106: “Mr. Lunker Loves The Strawboss.” Fly Tyer. Winter 2016. Vol. 22 no 4. pp. 30-37
  • 2017: “Chicone’s Peyote Palolo Worm.” Fly Tyer. Spring 2017. Vol 23 no. 1. pp. 54-59.
  • 2018: The King of Rats.” Fly Tyer. Spring 2018. Vol 24 no. 1. pp. 30-36.
  • 2018: “Chicone’s Nightmare Needlefish.” Fly Tyer. Summer 2018. Vol 24 no. 2. pp. 44-51.
  • 2018: “The Carnivore Crayfish.” Fly Tyer. Winter 2018. Vol 24 no. 4. pp. 42-49.
  • 2019: “Drew’s Platinum Pilchard.” Fly Tyer. Spring 2019. Vol. 25 no. 1. pp. 62-67.
  • 2019: “The Sonny Corleone Sunfish.” Fly Tyer. Autumn 2019. Vol. 25 no. 3. pp. 44-49.

Online articles

  • 2014: "Disco Shrimp". SouthernCultureOnTheFly.com. Summer 2014. p. 60.
  • 2015: "Hawaiian Challenge". Patagonia.com. May 15, 2015.
  • 2015: "M.I.A. Anchovy". SouthernCultureOnTheFly.com. Fall 2015. p. 54.
  • 2016: “Chicone’s Micro Mangrove Cannibal” SouthernCultureOnTheFly.com. Summer 2016. p. 74.
  • 2017: “Capt. Steve Bailey’s No Name Shrimp” SouthernCultureOnTheFly.com. Fall 2017. p. 86.
  • 2017: “Chicone’s Swamp Cabbage Shrimp” SouthernCultureOnTheFly.com. Winter 2017. p. 90.

Innovations & Designs

Fly Tying Materials

  • 2016: "Chicone’s Barred Micro Crusher Legs.” Manufacturer: Hareline Dubbin, Inc.
  • 2017: "Chicone's Fettuccine Foam.” Manufacturer: Hareline Dubbin, Inc.
  • 2018: "Chicone's Stealth Chain.” Manufacturer: Hareline Dubbin, Inc.
  • 2018: "Chicone's Material Prep Station.” Manufacturer: Hareline Dubbin, Inc.
  • 2019: "Chicone's Crustacean Station.” Manufacturer: Hareline Dubbin, Inc.

Umpqua Fly Patterns

  • 2017: "Chicone’s Bone Appetite.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2017: "Chicone’s M.I.A Anchovy.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2017: "Chicone’s Contraband Crab.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2017: "Chicone’s Coyote Ugly Shrimp.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2017: "Chicone’s Coyote Ugly Spawning Shrimp.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2018: "Chicone’s Cocaine Coyote.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2018: "Chicone’s Detonator Crab.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2018: "Chicone’s Disco Shrimp.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2018: "Chicone’s 5 Minute Finger Mullet.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2018: "Chicone’s Tuscan Bunny.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2019: 'Chicone’s King Rat.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2019: "Chicone’s Tide Slave.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2019: "Chicone’s Tranquil-Hill-Izer Shrimp.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.
  • 2020: "Chicone’s Nightmare Needle Fish.” Manufacturer: Umpqua Feather Merchants.

Awards

  • 2017: Winner of the 2017 IFTD (International Fly Tackle Dealer Show) New Product Showcase Award, Saltwater Fly Pattern, "Chicone’s Tuscan Bunny".[8]
  • 2016: Winner of the 2016 AFFTA (American Fly Fishing Trade Association) New Product Showcase Award, Saltwater Fly Pattern, "Contraband Crab".[9]
  • 2014: Winner of the 2014 IFTD (International Fly Tackle Dealer Show) Iron Fly competition.[10]
  • 2014: 3rd Place in Outdoor Writer’s Association of America 2014 Excellence in Craft Contest, Magazine/E-zine Contest, Fishing Category, "Spoon Fed". Fly Fishing In Salt Waters. September 2013.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Craven, Charlie (January 8, 2015). "McFly Crab Fly Tying Pattern". Fly Fisherman. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Bastone, Kelly (February 15, 2016). "Handmade Everything". Fly Fisherman 2016 Gear Guide. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  3. ^ Chicone, Drew (Spring 2015). "The Tuscan Bunny". Fly Tyer. Vol. 21, no. 1. pp. 52–57.
  4. ^ a b "Book Review: "Redfish Flies" by Drew Chicone". Fly Life Magazine. November 10, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Book Review: "Feather Brain" by Drew Chicone". Fly Life Magazine. September 16, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d Roberts, Don (March–April 2016). "Masters at the Bench". Eastern Fly Fishing. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Mahler, Joe; Chicone, Drew (Summer 2015). "Hair of the Dog". Fly Tyer. Vol. 21, no. 3. p. 34.
  8. ^ McGlothlin, Jess (July 13, 2017). "IFTD 2017 New Product Showcase Winners". Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  9. ^ McGlothlin, Jess (July 15, 2016). "IFTD 2016 New Product Showcase Winners Announced". Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  10. ^ Carty, Cynthia (August 21, 2014). "Drew Chicone Wins 2014 IFTD Iron Fly Competition". Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  11. ^ "More than $11,000 awarded to winners of 2014 OWAA Excellence in Craft Contests". Outdoor Writers Association of America. June 3, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
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