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 French in December. Since then […]
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, snow in September, and frozen […]
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 last season. Chinook limit for […]
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 in service for the 2019 […]
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 most of my time living […]
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 varsity football player at the […]
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 Ole’s guests who would like […]
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 then strung with new backing […]
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 of Blind Inc continues to […]
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 pepper, a bit of salt […]