It is hard to believe that an idea for a place for family and friends to go, to fish, and to enjoy some well deserved down time turned into a location for fishers from all over the world to come and enjoy the hospitality of the Olsen family, the world...
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Congratulations to Mark Crimmins! Our 2023 Salmon Draw winner! And what could be better!!!! both this year and last year the Ole's Hakai Pass Salmon Fishing Trip Draw supporting the future of Wild Salmon was won by first time guests to Ole's Lodge! Mark in 2023 and Brad Hopkins our...
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This year we welcomed Brad on his first trip to Ole's Lodge when he joined his father in law Gary on his fishing trip! And what happens? Brad brought in a beauty of a halibut and won the 2022 salmon draw on his first trip to Ole's... Beginners luck? Congrats Brad!
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This year we had the pleasure of welcoming Mike Eliasen & DeWayne Hughes to Ole's Decade Club! What could be better than sharing 10 years of fishing and friendship! Both enjoyed an Ole's Martini and received a special 10 year engraved Martini glass. Thanks Mike and DeWayne! And... Thanks to...
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Talking Tyee! What could be more exciting than knowing you have hooked something pretty big when you feel the tug and zingggg.... the line takes off... Well! Domingo was not disappointed when he and his fishing Partner were making a pass on the Racetrack by Black Rock.... The excitement...
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Just before dark on July 31st Eric and Randall Lind were doing a last fish of the evening and Barney Point did it again as Eric hooked into a fish he knew was going to be a keeper! After tiring the the fish out, they do like to run, Eric...
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For our guests travelling to Ole’s from out of Country this season, we are attaching current 2022 Covid 19 Travel Requirements . Vaccinations to remain mandatory. We are looking forward to having everyone on board and wishing everyone a covid free trip!
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We have a recipe to share with a Holiday Theme, Pumpkin Spice Scones. Here’s the Ingredients: 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice 10 tbsp cold butter cut into cubes 1 cup candied ginger cut small, depending on your preference. ) I...
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As we near the end of another very unusual year, the US Thanksgiving seems like a good time to check in and catch you up on what we at Ole’s are up to and what we are thankful for. Last week the first Mrs. Ole’s had a very special birthday...
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There are some busy little beavers at the lodge! Here are the latest in the updates going on at Ole's Lodge to ensure greater comfort for guests and to help the Lodge withstand the test of time and the west coast environment.... New under under building supports, new insulation and...
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PDA's, phones ipads, tablets, phablets.... no matter which there are apps to allow you to do almost anything now.... This includes apps that provide you with digital charts and positioning when going boating or fishing. Navionics has a great app and detailed charts that allow your device to act as...
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Grinch cookies are a cinch when you use a cake mix with a few additions! 1 box cake mix (use white for this recipe) 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil Mix the 3 ingredients above to form the cookie dough... Then add about 10 drops of green food colour. Stir and...
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Hakai Cookies With a Holiday Twist Mix with a Kitchen Aide or other heavy duty mixer or in a large bowl by hand. Don't over mix! 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup oil 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla Cream together sugars and...
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For this season along with the Trip draw supporting salmon Keith and Sari opted to add a couple additional draw items. Congrats to both Sam Baldwin and Kameron Erb! Sam's name was drawn for the silver native art spoon and Kameron's name was drawn for the local artisty bowl Congrats...
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With Sari at the Lodge this year her famous Pumpkin Spice Granola was a hit with both guests and crew! (The basic recipe is from Pinch of Yum) 6 cups oatmeal 1 cup dried coconut 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup other nuts * 1 tsp salt 2 tsp...
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Congratulations to Blake Patras winner of the 2019 Trip draw supporting the future of salmon on the west coast. Blake has enjoyed fishing at Ole's for 5 years and was more than thrilled when we called to tell him his name was drawn! Congrats Blake your 2020 is on Ole's...
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https://youtu.be/JybmeXMvDZQ Ole's Hakai Pass 360 filmed by drone by Eric Periche ...Nestled in Barney Bay Hakai Pass.... viewing Ole's Upper deck along with fellow guests Norm, Felipe and 3 others - tight lines to all... Smile! you are on candid camera!
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What could be more mouthwatering than Fresh Ling Cod and a flavor that marries well together with it.... From the number of comments and requests Chef Steph's Pesto Crusted Ling Cod is a dish to remember! For those who have made requests for this yummy dish and suggested pairings. We...
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Years ago Peter came with his dad Peter SR and more recently Peter has been coming with his own son Matthew! But this year Matthew joined Ole's team so Peter was joined by his wife Joanne! Congrats Peter on 10 years of fishing and friendship at Ole's! We toast you...
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Urs came to Ole's first as Ole's chef making delectable selections for guests.... before returning a few years later to enjoy the cooking of other chefs and just enjoy the fishing .... Urs far left front 2003 Urs and his wife Charlotte are awesome fishers bringing in more than one...
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It hardly seems like yesterday with when Felipe started to enjoy coming fishing with his friends & family to Ole's & this year Felipe's trip is on Ole's! From 2006 when Felipe could not help but smile with such a great catch to today accepting his Hakai Pass Martini from...
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Congrats to Mike Hauser! 10 years of Fishing and Friendship at Ole's... We offer a toast to Mike with a Hakai Pass Martini and of course Mike's trip was on Ole's this year. Mike's first trip to Ole's was in 2007 he returned in 2011 and has been returning to...
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Celebrating 10 years of fishing and friendship ... Leo Greene 2nd from left and Martin Belsher 2nd from right and Celebrating 20 years of fishing and friendship Carl Lind... thanks to each for the wonderful friendships we have forged over the years. It is our pleasure to toast you in...
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In sadness we say goodbye to Harald Eberhard, ... This was to be Harald's second trip to Ole's and his very first holiday without his wife of 44 years Gudrun. Harald and his fishing partner Martin Schotte had been planning this return to Ole;s for the past 2 years. They...
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No one in West Coast fishing circles did not know Steven Price. Even if they had never met him in person they knew his name and knew of his love of fishing. This love brought him and his sons out to many different lodges on BC's west coast. In a...
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Please Help us welcome Steph to Ole's! Born in Brisbane Australia Stephanie found her calling to the culinary arts in 2002 at the age of 16. She advanced in her trade quickly by competing in national culinary competitions, and working along side some of the best chefs Brisbane had to...
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Scrub a dub dub .... ducky pants in a tub! As we ready for the first arrivals on Monday everything is getting mounted, loaded or washed..... Guests will be ready for the sea spray, rain and fish in shiny yellow water proof pants! Tight lines!
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Please help us welcome Rachel aboard! She is joining Ole's team for the 2019 season. Rachel is going into her third year of a teaching degree after this summer. She enjoy kayaking, watercolor painting and hiking. Rachel is very excited to meet everyone at Ole's and hope to have a...
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A new wider BBQ area rail will greet guests this year! The old rails are being replaced with some beautiful new live edge cedar which will be perfect for plates and drinks and wide enough to comfortably lean on while watching the dock goings on or catch up with friends... ...
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The Man with the Hat is now the man with the cap, and a sailboat too! Some of you may have heard that Ernie purchased a sailboat this past winter. Keith and I have been having coffee dates with Ernie when we get the chance but our last get together...
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After a year away Isabelle returns with a big welcome back. Isabelle is excited to be returning to Ole’s after missing out on all the fun last summer. She was living in Quebec and practicing her french so that she could go on to finish her Bachelor of Arts in...
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Please help us welcome Cameron Back! Cam has been living in Saskatoon attending my first year of school at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Though school has occupied most of Cam's time, he has been able to get out occasionally to explore the prairies. Flat fields to the horizon,...
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Many of you have heard that Chinook fishing changes are coming for 2019.... and have been wondering how they will affect Hakai Pass ... Good news all around!... DFO Pacific has posted the update and you will be happy to know that fishing Hakai Pass remains essentially the same as...
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Please help us welcome Brenda back for the 2019 Season! Brenda has been busy upgrading her computer skills and learning Office programs since the end of last season as well as working with Keith on the many ongoing Barge upgrades and completion of the new float dock that will be...
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Please help us welcome Andrea to Ole's 2019 team. Andrea was born and raised in Vancouver BC. This will be my third summer working on a fishing lodge, I have worked both in Haida Gwaii and near Bella Bella. I spent five years travelling around the Caribbean and South America, with...
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Please help us welcome Matt aboard! This will not be Matt's first time at Ole's! Matt has been a guest at Ole's! Born and raised in Calgary but spending my summers on the west coast Matt is excited to return for the summer. Currently an urban studies major and ex...
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Last year weather woes brought us together with River Rock Casino Hotel for guest rooms when planes could not fly and we were thankful to be able to arrange rooms for everyone. This year we are pleased to announce that River Rock Casino and Hotel has arranged special rates for...
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Each fall we breakdown all the fishing gear, rods get re-tipped (where needed), line guides get replaced if broken and handles get rebound before the coming season to ensure they are tip top to catch that trophy salmon or halibut.... Reels get fully serviced lubricated and parts replaced. They are...
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Many of Ole's guests became acquainted with Chris Do over the years. After coming to Ole's first with a group, then returning for trips of his own over the past 7 years where Chris has shared the majesty of Hakai Pass and Ole's with both family and friends. Chris, owner...
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1.5 lb ling cod or any white bottom fish Brine – 5 Tb Kosher salt, 1 lemon, peppercorns, bay leaf, 1 Tbs Sugar. 8 L Water Method – dissolve sugar, salt and seasoning in water at room temp. Add cut ling cod, wait for 1-3 hrs. Pat dry. Season with...
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At Ole's "Getting Tanked" has a whole different meaning! Last spring we worked on the outsides and Keel cooling along with the power generators.... This fall it is all about the guts of the barge.... Out with the old wood supports for the inner workings of the water water system...
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Meet Keith and Sari Olsen! Some of you already have during the 2018 season and many more guests will during the upcoming 2019 season as they take have decided to take a more direct hand in the leadership of the lodge after sadly, prior to the 2018 season Ernie announced...
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As you know each season with the help of our guests we support salmon enhancement through a trip draw. 2018 was no exception... Sari Olsen was pleased as punch to do the honors of drawing the winning name.... Many thanks to all who participated... this year's lucky winner of the...
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Thanks for an awesome summer everyone…We were sad when Ernie announced that this his 22nd year would be his last, it was time to hang up his hat. He will be missed and we wish Ernie every good thing in retirement. We had the pleasure of welcoming Joe Broussard and...
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Cough it up is usually something you say when you want something from someone..... but when this guy came to the dock Cam noticed something was in it's throat! So ... Cam pushed behind and literally out popped what was to be this guys meal!.... A little box crab!...
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Please help us welcome Mark to the decade club! We tip a martini to you and have so much enjoyed your visits and friendship for the last 10 years.... and of course your 2018 trip is on Ole's. We look forward to your visit next season when and to many...
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Welcome to the Decade Club Pat and Stuart & to the Double Decade Club Joe! It has been our pleasure to to build a fishing friendship with each of you these past years. Cheers to a great 10 year Pat and Stuart! This year we also had the pleasure to...
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Welcome Domingo to the Decade Club. Having completed 14 visits in 10 years, Domingo has become a bit of a fixture around the Lodge. Coming for a double trip each year has also added to the feeling of being at home with the Lodge crew, not to mention Domingo's fishing...
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A little birdy let us that Angela and Ken were celebrating their 20th and had enjoyed their last trip to Ole's so much they had decided to spend it fishing at Hakai Pass. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to help them celebrate with special cake on BBQ night! We...
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Arrival day 2018! What a beautiful day for our first arrivals! The guests are on the planes are headed for Ole's... Hope everyone brought a camera... Seldom do we get such perfect day! The excitement is palpable and the crew can't wait to greet the first guests of the year!
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Last Season we congratulated Suzanne Ouellet on the Fabulous 45# lb Tyee (Chinook / King) she brought in on the last day of the trip but because the group departed on that very same morning Suzanne did not receive her Tyee pin so earned with this awesome catch which we...
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The shut down of 2017 got under way with a group of 8 overnight guests, who got to spend just a little more time in paradise joining us for breakfast prior to their plane. A first ! Following breakfast the crew was hard at it with great weather to help...
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Congrats to fist time fisher Phil Hoelting who was more than excited to bring in a beautiful 32# Chinook Salmon on his very first fishing trip ever! Tight lines paid off big time in the 2 hour fight to land the foul hooked tyee! Phil has the wounds to prove...
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This Year we celebrate 10 years of fishing and friendship with Brett Tanner! This year for the first time Brett was joined by his son Derek who was on hand to add his congrats to ours! Tight lines and Fish Tales Brett, this toast is for you!
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We have an awesome crew for 2017! Things couldn't be better (except of course no smoke from the fires). Everyone is doing a fishtastic job of things!
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The Man with the Hat hangs it up for a spell while Joel takes over.... ( just for a little while ) Picture courtesy Mike Eliasen
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A "sign"of the times as we continue getting things ready for the upcoming season! We introduced out updated logo 3 years ago and this year you will see many signage updates happening at the lodge including this new topper for the weigh station!
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The weather has turned nice and we are raising the roof for the new season! The cookhouse will be sporting a shiny new roof and the BBQ deck will be enjoying new shade panels too! Tight lines until summer!
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Erin Stephens will be joining Ole's 2017 Crew! Please help us welcome her aboard. Erin hails from North Vancouver where she is continuing legal studies and has worked in a variety of customer service positions. No stranger to outdoor activities Erin will fit right in at the lodge. Please help...
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Please help us welcome Andrea Schmidt Aboard for the 2017 Fishing year! Andrea hails from Campbell River on Vancouver Island and is no stranger to the outdoors. Andrea has done a variety of things including working for ski and beach resorts and has taken courses in Insurance obtaining her license...
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Please help us welcome Jenna Krug to Ole's 2017 team. Jenna is currently in her fifth year as a Kinesiology major at the University of Victoria and has been coaching girls Southern Vancouver Island Basketball as well as the Special Olympics Basketball team as well as captaining the University of...
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Jenna Bugiardini will be joining Ole's 2017 team and no wonder with a welcome smile that will bring out the sunshine and make anyone feel at ease. Jenna has been studying business at the University of Victoria specializing in Service Management. Jenna achieved the honor of female rookie of...
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This year we are welcoming Nikhil Desai to our crew! Nikhil hails from Kamloops BC and has been attending the University of Edinburgh working on his Master of Arts Economics and Social Policy degree. He loves the outdoors and can't wait for summer so he can meet everyone. Please help...
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It is hard to believe that we will soon be loading the barge and heading up to Hakai Pass readying for the first arrivals on July 17 th! What's new this year? We have new boat seats on the way and 2 new dining room tables for greater guest comfort......
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As all of our guests know, each year Ole's has a new hat selection! This year lodge guests will enjoy a hat with a difference! Our 2017 hat will sport "Real Tree"Camo that will also be great for those who enjoy a fall and winter hunt! Ole's new logo will...
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In the News.... The National Post has launched a story March 13th about a congregation of solitary southern hemisphere Humpback whales feeding in waters far from their usual feeding spots and in huge numbers up to 200 individuals... For the details and story follow the link.... http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/solitary-humpback-whales-feeding-in-massive-groups-half-a-world-away-from-where-expected . The World Wildlife Foundation...
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More and more invasive species are being found in waters they don't belong in and devastating natural resident populations. Fisheries has published a list of the species they are watching for and ask everyone if they spot and identify one or catch one not to throw it back but to...
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It is with great please that we announce the winner of the 2016 season trip draw .... Our congrats to Stacy Hauser! We had the pleasure of meeting Mike and Stacy when they arrived on their first trip to Ole's in 2011. A bond of fishing & friendship has brought Mike...
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Fisheries and Oceans testing of Ocean Acidification and concerns for the future are building - we share their 5 minute video which is well worth watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPowKq54H74
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Your morning smile for 2017, we welcome back Justin to our Crew for our upcoming 2017 Season. Justin was with us on the dock way back in 2007 with Joel and Elliott. This year we will have Justin on our morning shift starting your day with fresh baking, egg sandwiches...
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We are looking forward to Isabelle once again take charge of overseeing Dock operations in 2017. This will be Isabelle’s 6th season with us and her 3rd as our Dock Leader. During the off season Isabelle has taken a gap-year from school to do some traveling. We look forward to...
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Welcome back Cam ! This will be Cam’s second year aboard, after another year of school at UBC. As you can see he is ready and chomping at the bit to get back to Hakai and get started! Cam will once again be assisting on the dock and also will...
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Great news ! We have a Chef extraordinaire for 2017, Lila Ruzicka returns to Hakai Pass. Easily one of our best Chef’s at Ole’s, it is really exciting to have her back on board. Seen here with the 07 Crew (with a very young looking Joel in the back) Many...
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New this year on all OLE'S HAKAI PASS boats will be the TEMPRESS ELITE seat. It is a rotationally molded Helm Seat that incorporates the patented NaviStyle® StylePanel® system and ensures superior comfort, unequaled quality, and catches fish. Like all TEMPRESS products the Helm Seat is constructed of...
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We have had a great season this year with our guests’ services upgrades in the boats, new motors, new depth sounders and new radios, not to mention a brand new hot tub for sore fish fighting muscles and the crew continues to grow with new talent and enthusiasm. Our season...
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The last two years have seen some exciting changes here at the lodge with Isabelle stepping up and taking over the dock operations. She continues to add to her list of skills and accomplishments with taking on Hali School and Guiding. Seen here teaching her first school just before leading...
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Cam Hughes joined our dock crew this season and came to the table with some great skills, not only is Cam handy around the shop he also knows his way around the water. Cam had his first opportunity to do some salmon/lingcod guiding in mid August, check out his guests...
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Today we say a fond farewell to our opening Chef Rafael. Rafael gave of his passion for food and received many great reviews on our first few trips of the season. We wish him well as he heads home to a family emergency and hope we may once again enjoy...
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The Tyee are in Hakai Pass! Not only has Coho fishing been awesome to date, the Chinook are putting smiles on faces and Tyee Pins on chests. Guests who are being careful not to fill out their card with Coho, are keeping one or two slots open are spending time...
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Ole’s Decade club welcomes Dale Sawchuk, our 87th guest to receive the traditional “hand shaken” martini and induction to our club. Recognizing and celebrating a decade of Trips to Ole’s. Dale comes this year as our guest, not only as a thank you but also as an acknowledgment of the...
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The new hot tub is sporting it's new decking surface now! We'll be ready for danglers and dunkers alike with lots of room to sit around the edge of the new tub or sit right down for a soak ... things are almost ready to go!
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Wind in the face and salt spray in the air... who can resist booting it to get to their favorite fishing area in Hakai Pass.... Well, guests will be doing just that this season with the bakers dozen of brand new tiller Yamaha 4 stroke 40's we've just received.... Boatland...
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Along with the weather, and it has been hot the last couple of days here, things are really starting to heat up on the installation of the new hot tub! A few days ago a crane lifted the new hot tub into place and now the work begins installing the...
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A Baker's dozen of Brand New Yamaha 40 HP engines arrived today... They are still in their shipping boxes on their pallets awaiting set up and and being made ready to take Ole's Guests out fishing .... but that will come over the next few days!
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If you are a fan of reality TV.... there is a fairly new show that takes place in our own back yard. Called Alone, this challenge takes place at the northern tip of Vancouver Island where 10 competitors are isolated in different bays and coves to challenge themselves for a...
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This season we will also be welcoming Isabelle back to Ole's Summer Crew. Guests who visited Ole's during the 2012, 2013 and 2014 fishing season's will have been greated by Isabelle's ready smile and we are looking forward to having her return for another busy fishing season! Isabelle has been...
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Ernie, Tammy and Holly have been off trekking on the Kettle Valley Railway Trail for a last break before the summer sets in and the busy fishing season is upon us… It is Holly’s first road trip with her new family and she is right in her element galloping along...
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We are sending wishes and support to our Alberta Neighbours and guests many of whom are affected by the devastating fire that threatens to engulf all of for Fort McMurray and has already burnt more than 1600 homes and structures. We hope everyone will send thoughts of rain and and...
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The Global ARGO Array sounds like something from a science fiction movie doesn’t it. Well, it’s not, it’s a series of more than 3500 Robotic free floating probes deployed to monitor the changes in the oceans temperature and salinity supported a network of 30 partner nations offering worldwide coverage. Established...
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A new study brings to light the incidence of drugs and found in the juvenile chinook salmon caught in Puget sound in September 2014. Such drugs as cocaine, Advil, Prozac, Lipitor, Benedryl, and more were found present in the tissues of the tested salmon as well as sculpin that resided...
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So many opportunities are available for seasonal work but getting your resumes in early for the positions you really want is important. When you are young with few commitments you have the opportunity to stretch your wings, challenge the limits of your comfort zone and try something a little out...
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Whether you look at the past and trends, the scientific information collected over many season's or buy a farmer's almanac the end result of determining the potential for each year's catch comes down to many factors, one of which is luck! Thanks to Gary and Todd and everyone else who...
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Good new for fishers. The Blob has disappeared! No not the movie "The Blob" but the pool of exceptionally warm ocean water that has been bringing tropical species of fish into British Columbia waters and affecting the migration and health of the salmon, the feeding habits of the halibut, the...
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Anywhere near Denver? Come out and visit Ernie at the Colorado Convention Center at 700 - 14th Street in Denver Colorado between January 14th and January 17th 2016. Ernie is near casting pond "A" and would love to have you stop by and say hello!
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Hurry up and wait has been the situation with this year's tow south to the barge's winter home with the unseasonably early Pacific storm bringing stong winds and heavy rains the the Pacific coastal areas. But... finally the winds abated and the sea settled into a calmer state allowing the...
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As we welcome the first of our group of Swedish and Canadian friends, Stig, Lars and Mike into the Decade Club, we reflect on the time together. Time seems to stand still here in Hakai, so when you step off the plane on the arrival day it feels like no...
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The 3rd Tyee in as many days has just come in from the Racetrack. Congratulations to Perry Eastman on a beautiful fish and great job on the net to Denis Turcotte seen here right after the epic battle. More fresh fish continue to show up each day now and the...
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We have a largely new crew this year and I am so excited to be working with them. Many guests ask me about the challenges of having so many new crew, all the training and pressures and what we have found is just the opposite. This crew has brought with...
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Well the world is upside down now with the weather pretty much everywhere, even in Hakai Pass drought conditions have us practicing conservation. But the good news is the seasons are kinda mixed up too. With Spring here in the middle of Summer, well Spring Salmon that is ! Our...
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