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.

Whether you’re heading out to the Napa River, making a run up to Berryessa, or just cruising downtown, this new drop from Salty Crew is made for life on and off the water.

I was able to get out and fish for striped bass again this week. I knew that it would be a favorable tide to target these fish on the fly because

Fishing trips don’t get much more memorable than this. On our recent Alaska adventure, we had the chance to fish for..

Striper season is here — don’t miss your chance to kick it off with fellow anglers!

At this year’s trade show, I stopped by the Okuma booth to get hands-on with their latest rods and reels. Okuma is known for balancing affordability, reliability, and performance—and this lineup is no exception.

If you’ve been waiting to see what Daiwa has in store for 2026, you’re in for a treat. I just got back from the trade show floor where I had the chance to get hands-on with Daiwa’s brand-new lineup of reels and rods—and let me tell you, some of this gear is going to turn heads.

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 Sweeney’s Sports, fishing isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way of life. Join us as we kick off Napa River striper season with our 2nd Annual Striper Meetup!

Striper fishing on the Napa River is heating up this August! Our very own Axel—who’s quickly becoming a local expert—limited out after work using jerkbaits from 6th Sense and Rapala. His top fish? A beautiful 37-incher caught on outgoing tide between 8–9 PM.

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.

Striper are migrating back up from their annual spawn in the Sacramento River and will begin flooding into Napa River and the surrounding sloughs.

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.

Welcome to Sweeney’s Second Cast™ — our dedicated day for used gear trade-ins and store credit.

Striped bass action is heating up across Northern California as we head into May. With stable weather, rising water temps, and active bait movement...

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

Chase McWhorter stopped by Sweeneys Wednesday morning to pick up his “Wild ThIng” striper lure before heading out to 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...

🌟 Hosted on May 3rd, 10am-5pm, it’s a Celebration of All Things Local & Outdoors

Current Conditions: Water Temperature: 60–62°F, ideal for Striped Bass and Sturgeon activity.