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Escape the Crowds: Experience Tranquil Fall & Winter Fishing at Lake Berryessa
We fished the lake yesterday and had a serene experience. For the first time since the spring, we had the lake virtually to ourselves.
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alexosen
Sep 193 min read
Lake Berryessa Fishing Experiment - Leadcore Line, Planer Boards and New Minn Kota
Yesterday, Shane and I took Catch Happy HQ on Lake Berryessa, armed with a brand-new Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor and a boatload of gear
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alexosen
Aug 83 min read
Shore Fishing for Bass and Trolling for Striper
So, I recently hit the water with Rob from Elfouco Wood Fired Pizza. The guy's a pizza wizard, but he wanted to trade in his oven for a fish
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alexosen
Aug 14 min read
Bullards Bar Adventure and Napa Fishing Report
Long time no see, I know. It's been about two months since I last wrote, and I've missed it as much as you have. But guess what? Life's been
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alexosen
May 93 min read
Night fishing on Lake Berryessa and 2 New Product Reviews
Last weekend we had an overnight fishing trip with the boys on Lake Berryessa. We were after catfish and carp. Here is a quick clip on...
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alexosen
May 23 min read
Napa River Striper Smackdown: Trolling Tactics and Anti-Skunk Strategies.
Hold on to your hats, because the Napa River is about to explode with stripers! Sacramento River is already doing really well, but...
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alexosen
Mar 143 min read
Sturgeon Fishing is Heating Up
Before anchoring, dedicate 30-60 minutes to systematically searching for sturgeon using sonar. Navigate the fishing area in a zig-zag...
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alexosen
Mar 29, 20233 min read
Lake Berryessa Late March 2023 Fishing Report
We made the trip on Saturday, March 25th to spend all day running Catch Happy HQ all over Lake Berryessa investigating the bite. Our bait...
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alexosen
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Epic Sturgeon Fishing on Napa River
As you probably saw on Youtube, or guessed, the TFO backup rod is the one that got bit and the fight was on. My brother Paul did a fantastic
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alexosen
Dec 2, 20223 min read
Rockfish and Crabbing Trip to Fanny Shoals and Point Reyes
Our original plan was to troll for Tuna around Cordell Bank, where the warmer water pushed in. Then we would drop down to the Fanny Shoals
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alexosen
Nov 16, 20223 min read
Napa River Striper Fishing - Trolling Rattle Traps in Sloughs
There are two main factors to consider when fishing the Napa River, tides and weather. Ideally, you want to fish...
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alexosen
Oct 27, 20223 min read
Pyramid Lake - Have you ever fished the Moon?
Have you been to the moon? Hypothetical question, of course. However, I feel like we came close this Tuesday. Pyramid Lake looked like the m
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alexosen
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Fishing SF Bay for Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod on 20ft North River Boat
This week we're headed out into the San Francisco Bay to chase Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod. Alex and Austin were joined by The Salty Dog,
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Sep 23, 20221 min read
Chasing Stripers on Napa River - 3 Methods of Fishing from a Boat
Austin and Alex headed out to the Napa River this week to check out the Striper bite everyone has been talking about
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alexosen
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Feather River Salmon Fishing Attempt - Pike Minnow Spoke to Austin
Alex and Austin are headed back to the Feather River this week to target salmon once again.
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alexosen
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Salmon Fishing on Feather River Bouncing Plugs and Drifting Roe
Fishing for Salmon in Feather River for the first time this season. Got a 33lb in the boat! Back bouncing plugs and drifting roe.
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alexosen
Aug 19, 20221 min read
Sacramento River Salmon Fishing - Broken Boat and 25 lbs Hookup
Sacramento River Salmon Fishing. We used three different methods, we backed bounced plugs, spinners, and jigs.
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alexosen
Jul 20, 20221 min read
Bank Fishing for Striper in Downtown Napa on Napa River
We spent a couple of hours fishing for Stripers in downtown Napa, 10 minutes away from our headquarters at Sweeney's Sports.
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alexosen
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Striper Fishing on Napa River Before Work
Today we are taking a quick Striper fishing trip on Napa River before heading into the shop.
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alexosen
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Guided Kokanee Fishing with Kids on Lake New Melones
Kokanee Salmon fishing with kids on New Melones Lake, CA
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