Captain
Rollie Rose

Member since July 2021 Sooke, Canada
Background
I have fished our local waters since the late 60's and owned my own boat and fished alone since I was 13 years old. My family has owned a beachfront cabin since 1958. in front of the best fishing grounds and my grandfather gave me the fishing bug. We still have the cabin today. I started my full time guiding career in 1986. and have since enjoyed the company of people from all over the world. I'm also on the board of a couple of non profit society's that do Salmon enhancement projects in our local waters. One since 2001 and the other for the past 6-7 years.
Techniques
We troll very light tackle from downriggers for salmon. I normally target larger Chinook salmon unless they are not available or out of season. I have always tried to provide the lightest and most fun tackle for my guests. Halibut fishing is done by anchoring up in one spot and dropping baits to the bottom and waiting for them to track us down by the scent our baits produce in the water column.

Hey, I'm Captain Rollie Rose

Sooke, Canada
Background
I have fished our local waters since the late 60's and owned my own boat and fished alone since I was 13 years old. My family has owned a beachfront cabin since 1958. in front of the best fishing grounds and my grandfather gave me the fishing bug. We still have the cabin today. I started my full time guiding career in 1986. and have since enjoyed the company of people from all over the world. I'm also on the board of a couple of non profit society's that do Salmon enhancement projects in our local waters. One since 2001 and the other for the past 6-7 years.
Techniques
We troll very light tackle from downriggers for salmon. I normally target larger Chinook salmon unless they are not available or out of season. I have always tried to provide the lightest and most fun tackle for my guests. Halibut fishing is done by anchoring up in one spot and dropping baits to the bottom and waiting for them to track us down by the scent our baits produce in the water column.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(71 reviews)
Sooke
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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trips from US $441

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
Great trip with a perfect ending
Caught limits on our great half day trip
Caught limits on our great half day trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
91%
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Mark M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Rollie was a great guide and very personable.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Salmon on October 2, 2023
My wife (who never fishes) and I went with Rollie on Oct. 2, a cold and occasionally misty day. I think we caught 10-12 total,...
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Kollin K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Rollie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (PM) on July 15, 2023
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Geoff A.
Los Angeles, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slaying Salmon all day!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (PM) on August 16, 2023
I recently went on a fishing charter with my brother and our two young boys, it was an amazing experience! Rollie was knowledgeable...
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Justin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience with a very experienced and knowledgeable captain!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Salmon on July 20, 2023
This was a great family adventure! Rollieโ€™s runs a tight ship! His years of experience and knowledge of the local fishing...
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Ashuly B.
Redmond, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half a half day.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (PM) on March 30, 2023
Rollie put us over top of fish, we reeled some in, so great. Kids got sick. I decided to call it early. Was a great day! Kids...
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