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Lake Berryessa Trout and Kokanee Fishing Tutorial
Kokanee are holding between 40 to 60 feet, making this the prime trolling zone right now. A great setup includes J&J Tackle dodgers
alexosen
Jun 12, 20253 min read
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 5, 20254 min read
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 29, 20255 min read
How To Use Live Bait for Striper, Crappie, and Sturgeon in Napa and Lake Country Waters
Whether you're drifting the Napa River for stripers or dropping lines into Lake Berryessa for crappie, few techniques rival the effectiveness of live bait.
alexosen
May 22, 20254 min read
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 15, 20253 min read
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 14, 20253 min read
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 25, 20252 min read
How to Catch Sturgeon in the Napa River
Sturgeon fishing is a Craft, not just a Catch. It rewards those who pay attention. The best days aren’t just about the most fish—they’re about understanding the water...
alexosen
Apr 10, 20256 min read
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 27, 20253 min read
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 13, 20251 min read
Napa Fishing Reports and a Night to Remember
Last week's Striper Meetup was a fantastic success! The positive feedback from attendees has been overwhelming, and we're thrilled to announ
alexosen
Jan 30, 20255 min read
Win Berryessa Adventure. Striper Meetup this Friday.
Join us aboard our North River Seahawk for a fishing and culinary adventure on Lake Berryessa on Friday, February 21st.
alexosen
Jan 23, 20255 min read
Trout Meetup, Fishing Reports. Buy Online, Get Free Line.
Welcome back, anglers! Today’s adventure took us to the beautiful Markley Cove at Lake Berryessa. We started early, casting live minnows und
alexosen
Jan 16, 20255 min read
Winter Fishing Explodes: Napa River Stripers and Berryessa Trout
Our goal and hope is to bring the fishing community together to collectively improve our craft and increase the enjoyment of our hobby.
alexosen
Jan 9, 20254 min read
Striper MeetUp and Fishing Reports
At Sweeney's Sports, we believe fishing is more than just a hobby—it's a way of life. And like any great adventure, it’s best shared with a
alexosen
Jan 3, 20254 min read
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
Holidays Gift Guide and Berryessa Quarantine Update
As boaters adjust to the new quarantine regulations, it’s clear that this, unfortunately, is the new norm. At Lake Berryessa’s Markley Cove,
alexosen
Dec 12, 20243 min read
Golden Mussel Update: What You Need to Know to Fish Lake Berryessa
Alex here from Sweeney's Sports and Catch Happy with critical updates about the golden mussel infestation affecting our local waters.
alexosen
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Golden Mussel Infestation: Lake Berryessa Boat Launch Rules
the Bureau of Reclamation and the Solano County Water District have implemented drastic changes to boat launch rules at Lake Berryessa.
alexosen
Nov 27, 20243 min read
The Angler’s Wishlist, Gun Shop Update, Fly Fishing Report
Enter the tried-and-true 80/20 rule, which applies perfectly to fishing gear. Only about 20% of our gear gets used regularly and actually...
alexosen
Nov 21, 20245 min read
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