Outdoor Writing Association of America Accepts Author and Saltwater Fly Designer Drew Chicone

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Jan. 27, 2014 - PRLog -- "It was a privilege to sponsor Drew Chicone for membership in the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Drew has brought new light to the world of fly tying and fly fishing in general. We can all look forward to Drew's fresh take on the time-honored traditions of the sporting life for years to come." says Joe Mahler, Author / Illustrator and creator of the Fly Castors Workshop.

About Drew

Drew Chicone is an Author, Outdoor Writer, Fly Designer, Photographer, Lecturer, and Materials Expert whose passion for teaching the art of fly tying has inspired numerous how to articles and detailed instructional guides. His innovative patterns are sold in fly shops all over the world and his articles and photographs appear frequently in magazines and online publications such as Fly Fishing in Saltwater Magazine, Fly Fisherman Magazine, Hatches Magazine, Fly & Light Tackle Angler Magazine and Florida Sportsman Magazine.

Drew partnered with Stackpole books in 2013 to publish his forth book; Feather Brain - Developing, Testing & Improving Saltwater Fly Patterns. His other titles include, Snook Flies, Essential Bonefish Flies, Andros & Essential Permit Patterns.

He is the creator of the popular blog and website www.saltyflytying.com and he is widely known for his willingness to help fly tiers young and old improve their skills at the vise.

About  O.W.A.A

The mission of Outdoor Writers Association of America is to improve the professional skills of our members, set the highest ethical and communications standards, encourage public enjoyment and conservation of natural resources, and be mentors for the next generation of professional outdoor communicators.

OWAA is a nonprofit, international organization that represents a diverse group of professional communicators dedicated to sharing the outdoor experience. They inform the public about outdoor activities, issues and the responsible use of our natural resources. OWAA’s national headquarters is located in Missoula, Mont.

Through OWAA membership and adherence to its creed and code of ethics, members are commissioned to provide honest, thorough and unbiased outdoor coverage.

Members of OWAA are experienced outdoor people, the nation’s best:

outdoor writers
editors
book authors
broadcasters
film and video producers
photographers
artists
lecturers
publishers
bloggers and new media communicators
communications and PR professionals

OWAA promotes informed and responsible outdoor reporting by providing educational services to members through:

workshops
seminars
setting professional standards
promoting excellence

OWAA is governed by the organization’s officers and a board of directors. The members of the board are elected annually by the active membership, while officers are elected annually by the board. The executive director and headquarters staff handle the day-to-day operations of the association, including the production of the monthly membership newsletter and other publications.

Dozens of volunteer committees, manned by OWAA members, also provide a foundation for OWAA’s prosperity and growth.