{"product_id":"fly-tying-night-with-dec-hogan","title":"Dec Hogan Fly Tying Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOut Fly Fishing is excited to host a special evening of fly tying with none other than Dec Hogan—the godfather of steelheading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re new to the vise or have been tying for years, this session is built for anyone looking to refine their patterns, understand the “why” behind the flies, and learn directly from one of the most respected names in the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend the evening tying a selection of Dec’s go-to steelhead patterns—the same flies he relies on as a guide—with insight into how, when, and why he fishes them. From subtle material choices to profile, movement, and presentation, this is the kind of knowledge you won’t find in a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave questions about your flies? Your approach? Your setup? This is your chance to ask—no question is off-limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Dec Hogan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDec Hogan is a highly regarded steelhead angler, author, and spey caster with decades of experience. With decades of guiding nearly 200 days a year, his approach to steelheading—and the flies that support it—has been shaped by time on the water and thousands of fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHe is the author of some of the most influential books in steelheading, including \u003cem data-end=\"184\" data-start=\"159\"\u003eA Passion for Steelhead\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"186\"\u003eSteelhead Fly Tying Art and Design\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"262\" data-start=\"228\"\u003eTying Steelhead Flies with Style\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature steelhead fly patterns Dec trusts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial selection and why it matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding profile, movement, and durability into your flies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to match flies to varying river conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle tweaks that make a big difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen Q\u0026amp;A with Dec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom time-tested patterns to practical, fish-driven insight, this is an evening designed to elevate your fly tying and deepen your understanding of steelhead flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursday, June 4, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Out Fly Fishing, Calgary, Alberta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $200 per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 people\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParticipants are encouraged to bring their own vise and tying tools (we will have a limited amount of vises and tools to borrow otherwise). Additional details will be provided upon registration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpots are limited—secure yours and spend an evening at the vise with a true legend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Out Fly Fishing","offers":[{"title":"6:30pm-9:30pm","offer_id":48873378644211,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/4930\/files\/IMG-1875.jpg?v=1777146099","url":"https:\/\/www.calgarysflyshop.com\/products\/fly-tying-night-with-dec-hogan","provider":"Out Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}