Now Offering Cash or Store Credit for Used Fishing Gear

alexosen
Jul 18
3 min read

Hello friends,

In this edition, we'll be covering:

Give Your Gear a Second Cast
What's New in the Shop
Mr. Sweeney's Experience Episode 2
Live Bait Update

Give Your Gear a Second Cast: Now Offering Cash or Store Credit!

Got old rods, reels, or tackle sitting around collecting dust? It's time to give your gear a second cast — and get rewarded in the process.

At Sweeney’s Sports in Napa, we’re now offering cash or store credit when you bring in your quality used fishing equipment as part of our growing Used Gear Buy Back Program. Whether you’re upgrading your setup, cleaning out the garage, or just want to trade unused gear for something fresh, we make it easy.

Why Trade In?

Get Cash or Store Credit — your choice. Store credit gets you the best value, but we’re happy to pay cash for eligible gear.
Support Local Anglers — your used gear gets a new life in the hands of someone who’ll actually use it.
Help the Planet — reduce waste and keep great equipment in circulation instead of the landfill.
Make Room for What’s Next — clear out old gear and get ready for your next big catch.

What We’re Looking For

We’re buying rods, reels, tackle, fly gear, and select accessories that are in good working condition. Think quality over quantity — if it’s something you’d still fish with, chances are someone else would too.

How It Works

Bring your gear to the shop – anytime we’re open.
We’ll inspect it within a few days and give you a no-pressure offer.
You choose cash or store credit

It’s quick, it’s easy, and it helps build a stronger fishing community.

Bonus: Trade-In Fridays

Want the best deals? Swing by on Trade-In Fridays — our new drop-in days where you can bring gear, hang out with fellow anglers, and score exclusive trade-in bonuses.

What's New in the Shop

Abu Garcia Revo BFS

When you need to downsize your presentation, the Abu Garcia Revo X BFS Baitcast Reel offers the perfect finesse solution, with its lightweight design that's specially tuned for BFS (Bait Finesse System) applications. It's built on Abu's ergonomic, asymmetrical C6 Carbon frame for optimal balance and control, and equipped with Abu's BFS-enhanced shallow spool and MagTrax magnetic braking system.

New Benchmade Models

We've just stocked up on some exciting new Benchmade knives! Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, cutting-edge materials, and innovative designs, these knives are built to perform. Whether you're a collector, an outdoor enthusiast, or looking for a reliable everyday carry, you'll find a Benchmade that fits your needs perfectly.

Come on in and experience the quality and precision for yourself!

Taggedout 15535
Osborne 940-2
Bugout 535GRY-1

Mr. Sweeney's Experience

Back to The Shop After 17 Days Vacation

After 17 days vacation with my family, I returned to Sweeney's Sports feeling grateful, recharged, and—truth be told—a little anxious. It was my first extended break from the shop since taking over nearly five years ago. Would the systems hold? Would the team thrive in my absence? Would anything go terribly wrong?

Well, things looked good at first glance. The shop was clean. Shirts were neatly hung, the front displays tidy. Our team had clearly held the line. But it didn’t take long to uncover a major issue.

We ran out of essentials.

To read more, please jump to Dedicated Mr. Sweeney's Blog Post

Live Bait Update May 29th, 2025

In-Stock

Medium Minnows
Pile Worms

Catch Of The Month Contest

Win a $30 gift card!

Show us your most impressive fishing moment by tagging @sweeneys_sports in your Instagram post or story. The grand prize? A $30 gift card and a feature on our social networks! 🏅.

📸 Cast your entry by sharing your photo and get ready to be a part of our winner's circle .

Let's make waves together! 🌊

P.S. We’re excited to announce the launch of ShopSweeneys.com!

Why shop on https://www.shopsweeneys.com/? Besides supporting your local shop,

Competitive Pricing and Vast Inventory
Ships Fast from our Warehouse in Sacramento
Buy Online, Return to the Store
Free Shipping for Orders Over $50 (some restrictions apply)

As always,

We truly appreciate every time you walk through our doors. Thank you for choosing to spend your hard-earned dollars with us. It's a privilege to be of service.