Category Archives: Techniques

  1. 33 Reasons to Smile

    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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  2. Apple or Android Devices Can Have You Charting Your Way!

    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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  3. Happy Thanksgiving!

    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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  4. Chef Steph’s Pesto Crusted Ling Cod

    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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  5. Welcome Aboard Chef Steph!

    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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  6. Great Fishing News 2019

    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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  7. Calling all Designers, Futur Designers and Digital Artists….

    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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  8. Happy Landings

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfknXIvvxbY

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  9. Totally Worth the Wait!

    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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  10. We’re Raising the Roof

    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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  11. Welcome Back Cam !

    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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  12. COHOHOHOHOHOOOOO!

    Wow, can you say COHO. Fishing has been nothing short of spectacular at Bayley Point this season, the Coho just keep on coming and much to everyone's surprise the Chinook are getting into the action too. Here is just a sample of the happy anglers who have enjoyed the good...

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  13. Fish On ! Fish Gone ! Back On!

    Crazy things happen on the fishing grounds. We have seen everything from two guys hooked into the same Halibut and bringing it up under the boat, one on each side tugging away ! And there is the story of the one Halibut hooked not by a hook, but by a...

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  14. Still King of the Lings!

    Check these beauties out! Limits of good sized Lingcod for Joel and Tanya! Fishing for Lings takes some skill to keep your gear from getting snagged on the rocky pinnacles that they frequent. Joel has had lots of practice and has learned the hard way how not to lose those...

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