"Pond Stars", Learn to Fish Day & Live Bait Update – May 2026
- alexosen
- May 7
- 3 min read
Today we are covering:
Napa Fishing Club Meeting – May 8th
Learn to Fish Day – May 30th at Napa Sea Ranch
Check out our ‘Pond Stars' - our trade-in program
Catch Of The Month Contest - Win a $30 gift card!
Live Bait Update
Napa Fishing Club Meeting – May 8th
Join us for the Napa Fishing Club meeting this Friday, May 8th!
From 6 PM, we’ll have club updates and social time.
At 7 PM, Johnny (@JohnnyCaughtAnotherOne) will teach shark and bat ray fishing, followed by Robbie from The Bend Company on largemouth bass. RSVP to secure your spot!
Free for members. Prospective members are welcome to attend and join the club on the spot.
This club is about more than fishing reports and seminars. Like this week, a young brother and sister walked into Sweeney’s excited to go crappie and bass fishing. We've awarded 2 more $25 gift certificates off camera.
Thanks to support from our members and community, we were able to help get them geared up and out on the water.
Can’t join the club right now? You can still help drive the mission with a donation.
100% goes directly toward fishing gear and support for kids getting outdoors.
No buts, no ifs, no maybes.
Or you are welcome to walk in and purchase gift cards. We'll hand them out to kids.
Mark your calendars—‘Learn to Fish Day’ is on May 30th!
Whether you’re a beginner or want to brush up, we’ll have hands-on casting, baiting, and local tips. Don’t miss this fun day!
We’re incredibly excited to host our upcoming Learn to Fish Day on May 30th at Napa Sea Ranch!
This is a hands-on event designed for beginners and families looking to get into fishing.
Event Details:
• Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Napa Sea Ranch
• Registration: Free (limited to 40 participants—register early!)
What’s Included:
• Full instruction
• Free bait
• Optional rod & reel rentals on-site
Attendees can bring their own setups (we’ll help you rig them), or rent everything needed right on the spot.
We’ll be running three learning stations:
1. Striper bank fishing rigging setup station
2. Baiting and technique station
3. Casting instruction and practice
After completing the stations, participants will head down to the river bank to cast their lines and try their luck catching a striper.
Important Notes:
• Napa Sea Ranch access fee: $5 for adults
• Kids fish free (no charge from Napa Sea Ranch)
This event is proudly sponsored by Napa Fishing Club and Sweeney’s Sports.
We can’t wait to get more people out fishing—especially first-timers.
Check out "Pond Stars" - our new trade-in program!
Watch our latest “Pond Stars” video and see what treasures we’ve traded! Ben, a great customer, traded in 5% of his garage arsenal. We made a deal and his dusty gear will get a second life! We also donated to our "get kids fishing" fund.
Introducing "Pond Stars" Trade-in Program. Call first to make an appointment.
707-255-5544
Here is out it works:
Bring in your used fishing gear and:
• Trade it in
• Sell it
• Or see what it’s worth
If you’re open to being on camera, we’ll film the full process:
• Gear evaluation
• Negotiation
• Deal (or no deal) It’s fun, real, and helps support the shop and our mission to invest in kids and the future of fishing.
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! 🏅.
If you’d like to participate, it’s simple:
Share a photo of your catch to your Instagram stories
Tag @sweeneys_sports
Each entry gives you a chance to be featured and win a $30 gift card.
A big thank you to everyone who submitted this month - we truly appreciate your participation and can’t wait to see what you reel in next. Keep the photos coming! 🎣
Catch of the Month – April Winner!
Congrats to Mikko for landing April’s Catch of the Month! 👏
Well deserved!
Think you’ve got the next winning catch?
📸 Submit your photo and join us for May’s Catch of the Month!
Live Bait Update - Fully Stocked This Week
If you're heading out soon, we’re fully stocked with bait right now.
Available this week:
Ghost shrimp
Pile worms
XL minnows
Medium Minnows
JUMBO Minnows
With favorable tides coming up, this is a great time to get out on the water.
And if you're not sure what to run—stop by the shop and let’s talk strategy.
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.
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