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Happy New Year, Fishing Family! Winter Shop Hours and Napa River Fishing Report
Every week, someone walks into the shop with the same question dressed a little differently: “What actually works right now?”
alexosen
6 days ago2 min read
We Used an Underwater Camera to Test a New Crab Snare
Out on Tomales Bay, we decided to do something we don’t usually get to do in real time: watch a crab snare work underwater.
alexosen
Dec 19, 20252 min read
We Pushed Mr. Sweeney’s Leader to Its Limit - Here’s What Broke
Each crab pot weighs exactly five pounds. We started with one — Axel set the hook hard, dragged it toward him, and the leader barely noticed. Five pounds became fifteen, then twenty-five, then thirty-five.
alexosen
Dec 11, 20252 min read
3D Printing Rod Repairs, Showroom Reveal & the Return of Live Minnows
What do you do when one of your rod guides loses its insert? Most people set the rod aside in hopes that they will have time to track down and glue the missing insert eventually. The rod ends up sitting and collecting dust.
alexosen
Oct 16, 20253 min read
Striper Season Has Arrived!
It’s officially striper season — time to grab your gear and hit the riverbank! Whether you’re setting up along the Napa River or your favorite local fishing hole, this is the perfect season to relax by the water and chase some powerful stripers.
alexosen
Oct 9, 20253 min read
Behind the Tank: Live Bait Operations at Sweeney’s Sports
If you’ve ever bought grass shrimp for fishing, you know they’re one of the best baits around—irresistible to striped bass, sturgeon, and even catfish
alexosen
Aug 21, 20256 min read
Why Grass Shrimp Are So Expensive? Tackle Shop Live Bate Operations
If you’ve ever bought grass shrimp for fishing, you know they’re one of the best baits around—irresistible to striped bass, sturgeon, and even catfish at Lake Berryessa.
alexosen
Aug 17, 20252 min read
A Legendary Collection Just Walked Through the Door
Ken, a longtime angler and President of CA Striped Bass Association just brought in a serious collection of used fishing gear—mooching rods, Shimano reels, Fenwick rods, and more.
alexosen
Jul 31, 20254 min read
Bass Bite Update, Docuseries Spotlight, and 50% Off Maui Jims
This Saturday, we’re filming new episodes and inviting four customers to participate. Come shop with Alex (yes, on camera), share your story, and help us tell ours.
alexosen
Jul 24, 20255 min read
Back to The Shop After 17 Days Vacation
Staying in business on Main Street isn’t easy—but it’s worth fighting for.
alexosen
Jul 18, 20253 min read
2025 Napa River Striper Season Has Arrived
Striper are migrating back up from their annual spawn in the Sacramento River and will begin flooding into Napa River and the surrounding sloughs.
alexosen
Jul 11, 20254 min read
Welcome to Mr. Sweeney's Experience
We’re inviting you behind the scenes at Sweeney’s Sports, where we’ll share the real challenges, hard-won lessons, and the daily chaos — including sunglasses debates and customer curveballs.
alexosen
Jun 28, 20254 min read
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Our goal is to help more people enjoy amazing experiences outdoors. Our formula is old-fashioned customer service powered by the latest technology so we can serve you better. It's a privilege to serve you and earn your business. We never forget that.
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