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
trips from US $438

Fishing Reports

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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Eric S.
Sooke, BC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Rollie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (PM) on August 7, 2023
Captain Rollie got us into fish right away. Once we caught our limit of Chinook, he changed locations to catch Pinks. A great...
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Jack M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Coho Fishing Late September

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (AM) on October 1, 2023
Really enjoyed Rollie, our guide.ย  The fishing was slower than ideal but it was the same for all the boats around us.
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Alexandr K.
Los Angeles, CA
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Restrictions and captain rules

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Salmon on August 13, 2023
The trip was ok but there were strict rules on the boat: โ€œstay here, donโ€™t stay here, โ€œyou are blocking my viewโ€. Captain...
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Michael B.
Airdrie, Alberta
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Salmon on July 26, 2023
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Ken B.
New Westminster, British Columbia
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day trip with captain 4Rollie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Salmon on July 3, 2023
Capt Rollie had us on big chinook early.ย  Too bad we couldnโ€™t keep to eat but a real fun experience.
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