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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.
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5 days ago4 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.
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Jul 114 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.
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May 224 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.
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May 153 min read
Striper Season is Here: Top Shore Rigs & Local Fishing Report
Striped bass action is heating up across Northern California as we head into May. With stable weather, rising water temps, and active bait movement...
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May 16 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 252 min read
Striper and Halibut Bite is Hot — And Now Salmon Season Opens (Somewhat).
Chase McWhorter stopped by Sweeneys Wednesday morning to pick up his “Wild ThIng” striper lure before heading out to the Napa River
alexosen
Apr 176 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 106 min read
You are Invited to Spring Festival - May 3rd, 2025
🌟 Hosted on May 3rd, 10am-5pm, it’s a Celebration of All Things Local & Outdoors
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Apr 35 min read
Napa River Fishing Report
Current Conditions: Water Temperature: 60–62°F, ideal for Striped Bass and Sturgeon activity.
alexosen
Mar 272 min read
Berryessa Quarantine Update and Striper Trolling Guide
Striped bass fishing from the bank is a productive and accessible way to target this popular sport fish. With the right setup and techniques
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Mar 202 min read
How to Bank Fish for Stripers for Beginners
Striped bass fishing from the bank is a productive and accessible way to target this popular sport fish. With the right setup and techniques
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Mar 132 min read
Striper Fishing, March Classes, and Spring Clearance Sale
Trolling for striped bass on the Napa River is a dynamic and ever-changing game. Unlike lake fishing, where patterns can hold
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Mar 63 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
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Jan 305 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.
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Jan 235 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
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Jan 165 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 94 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 34 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
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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