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
(82 reviews)
Sooke
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 82 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
Amazing!
Big fish
Great trip with a perfect ending
+37
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
93%
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Peter J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip of a lifetime

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Salmon on October 11, 2024
We fished with capt Rollie about 2 months ago and had such a great time that when a second opportunity came along, we didn’t...
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Peter J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Salmon on August 1, 2024
Captain Rollie is the absolute best. I can’t recommend him enough. The fishing that day was a little slow for all the boats...
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Tyler D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Rollie

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Salmon (PM) on July 23, 2025
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Cory M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time on a perfect day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Salmon (PM) on May 23, 2025
Caught loads of fish. Came home with beautiful fish and crab.  The captain was awesome. Highly recommend if you want to catch...
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Cathy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Genuine fisherman

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Salmon (PM) on October 13, 2024
Had a great trip with family. Caught several fish with a bonus crab catch. Rosie was professional and down to earth. Enjoyed...
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