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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 3, 20255 min read
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Napa River Fishing Report
Current Conditions: Water Temperature: 60–62°F, ideal for Striped Bass and Sturgeon activity.
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Mar 27, 20252 min read
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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
alexosen
Mar 20, 20252 min read
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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 13, 20252 min read
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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
alexosen
Mar 6, 20253 min read
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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!
alexosen
Feb 20, 20252 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
alexosen
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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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.
alexosen
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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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...
alexosen
Oct 24, 20248 min read
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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.
alexosen
Oct 10, 20247 min read
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Sweeney's Pro Advisory Board and Joe Wagner Wine Tasting
We’re thrilled to announce that Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation Napa Valley
alexosen
Oct 3, 20244 min read
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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.
alexosen
Sep 26, 20246 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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