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
(84 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Great fishing experience on the southern coast of Vancouver Island!
Fish will be caught
Amazing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
93%
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Justin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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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 โ€“ 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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Jay G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (PM) on June 28, 2024
Captain Rollie took three of us out for a great day of fishing. Very organized and helped us learn as it was the first time...
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Jarrod W.
LOS RANCHOS DE ABQ, NM
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Rollie that had to end too soonโ€ฆ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (PM) on July 21, 2022
Wife got sea sick so we had to cut the trip short. Captain Rollie was very helpful and tried his hardest to make her comfortable...
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