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Dock Trouble, Big Catches & Fresh Gear: June at Sweeney’s
Summer is here, and it’s time to make every cast count! Whether you're chasing stripers on the Napa River or heading up to Berryessa for crappie and bass, now’s the season to get outside and do what you love.
nancybalois1
Jun 54 min read
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Let’s Go! New Gear, Hot Bites, and Second Cast Fridays
Summer is here, and it’s time to make every cast count! Whether you're chasing stripers on the Napa River or heading up to Berryessa for crappie and bass, now’s the season to get outside and do what you love.
alexosen
May 295 min read
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Sweeney’s Second Cast™ – Trade-In Fridays and Local Fishing Reports
Welcome to Sweeney’s Second Cast™ — our dedicated day for used gear trade-ins and store credit.
alexosen
May 153 min read
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Major Northern California Lakes with Golden Mussel Prevention Measures
A new set of boating restrictions is rolling out across Northern California in response to the discovery of invasive golden mussels.
alexosen
May 143 min read
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Sweeney’s Spring Festival: Food, Prizes, Fishing Classes — Don’t Miss It!
Sweeney’s Dockside Cafe will be firing up the grill all day (or until we run out!). Grab a Miller’s hot dog with all the fixin’s
alexosen
Apr 252 min read
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How Lead Core Line Trout Trolling Works and Berryessa Meetup on March 14th
Trolling for trout without a downrigger can be incredibly effective with the right setup, and lead core line is the key to getting lures dow
alexosen
Feb 273 min read
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Rainy Days Special: 50% Off Fresh Line Spooling – Today & Tomorrow Only!
Today and tomorrow only (2/13 and 2/14), visit Sweeney’s Sports and get 50% off bulk line spooling on your reels.
alexosen
Feb 131 min read
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Fishing Gifts They’ll Love: Bank Angler Gift Guide
For the bank angler who loves soaking bait, durability and performance are essential. These rods and reels will help them battle big fish
alexosen
Dec 18, 20246 min read
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Lake Berryessa Fall/Winter Fishing Tips & Stalking the World’s Greatest Gamefish with a Fly Rod
Yesterday, we experienced the kind of fishing trip that reminds you why Lake Berryessa is a treasure, especially in the quieter months...
alexosen
Oct 24, 20248 min read
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Okuma Merch Giveaway, Meet Napa Game Wardens, and Fishing Reports
Our friends at Okuma have hooked us up with a box full of awesome gear, and we're giving it away to celebrate the occasion.
alexosen
Oct 10, 20247 min read
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Sweeney's Pro Advisory Board and Joe Wagner Wine Tasting
We’re thrilled to announce that Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation Napa Valley
alexosen
Oct 3, 20244 min read
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Fall Festival, Powell Rods Story, and Kokanee Fishing
At Sweeney Sports in Napa, California, Keith Bryan, the owner of Powell Rods, shared the legacy of his brand with Catch Happy founder, Alex
alexosen
Sep 12, 20245 min read
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"Stupid Good" Fly Fishing and Sturgeon Vs. Carp
For those who have invested heavily in gear for a particular species—like the recently closed sturgeon in California—it can feel frustrating
alexosen
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Bass and Striper Fishing News, More Yeti, Cool Stickers
At the end of the day, we boated a 32-inch, 15.5-pound striper on the outgoing tide and a 22-inch, 3.5-pound fish on the incoming tide.
alexosen
Aug 8, 20245 min read
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Spring Outdoor Experiences and Fishing Reports
The weekend is almost here, and it's the perfect time to plan your next outdoor adventure! May is a fantastic month for both fishing and...
alexosen
May 16, 20244 min read
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You are Invited to Sweeney's Spring Outdoor Festival - April 27th, Napa CA
The spring is here, and to celebrate, we're throwing a one-day extravaganza you won't want to miss! Our Spring Outdoor Festival is packed wi
alexosen
Apr 18, 20245 min read
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April 27th Spring Outdoor Festival and Fishing Reports
Spring is almost here! We're incredibly excited for the upcoming fishing season. This winter brought a lot of weather and rain, making fishi
alexosen
Apr 12, 20244 min read
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Halibut/Largemouth Bass Season and Kids Learn-to-Fish Day
Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the outdoors than by teaching your child a lifelong skill? We're excited to announce the 1s
alexosen
Mar 28, 20245 min read
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Sturgeon, Striper, and Ammo
Ammo eligibility check changes, striper trolling kit, and sturgeon news.
alexosen
Feb 2, 20244 min read
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Keys to Berryessa Bite, Striper Derby and Gun Shop Updates
Happy Holidays! We hope your week is going well.
Sweeney's Striper Derby is starting tomorrow. Woot, woot. We have 22 participants.
Team Sweeney's
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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