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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
alexosen
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


Fly Tying Course with David Dempsey and New Salty Crew Styles
Learn the Art of Fly Tying from a Local Legend! Creating your own flies isn’t just rewarding—it’s the key to catching more fish!
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Feb 202 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.
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Feb 131 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.
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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
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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
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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...
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Nov 21, 20245 min read


Stripers Are on the Bite in Napa River
It looks like the striper fishing is finally picking up in the Napa River! Today, we headed out with friends
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Nov 7, 20244 min read


Sweeneys Online Store, Knife of the Week, Happy Halloween
Wishing you a spooky and thrilling Halloween! May your bags be full of treats and your bait full of bites.
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Oct 31, 20243 min read


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...
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Oct 24, 20248 min read


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.
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Oct 10, 20247 min read


Sweeney's Pro Advisory Board and Joe Wagner Wine Tasting
We’re thrilled to announce that Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation Napa Valley
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Oct 3, 20244 min read


Grand Re-Opening Celebration, Stripers, and Sergio's Gift
Please RSVP to attend and enter the raffle. The first 50 RSVPs will receive a Free Large Sweeneys sticker.
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Sep 26, 20246 min read


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
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Sep 12, 20245 min read


Lake Berryessa Fishing Report, Fly Fishing, and Striper Workshop
It's hard to pinpoint these trout. One day they're in the deep water, and the next, they're in the shallows. You need to keep your mind open
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Sep 5, 20244 min read
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