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Tracking Giants: A Sturgeon Adventure on the Napa River
If you’ve ever gone after sturgeon, you know it’s not a game of chance. It's strategy meets patience, with a touch of grit.
alexosen
Apr 102 min read
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Trolling for Striped Bass on the Napa River: A Complete Guide
If you're looking to target Striped Bass on the Napa River, trolling is one of the most effective methods to cover water and find fish.
alexosen
Mar 203 min read
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Bank Fishing for Striped Bass for Beginners
Having the right equipment improves your chances of success when targeting striped bass from shore.
alexosen
Mar 132 min read
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Chasing Trout in California’s Alpine Lakes: A Winter Adventure
My brother Paul and I just returned from our Cherry Lake fishing adventure with a couple of trophy-sized trout and unforgettable memories.
alexosen
Feb 63 min read
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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.
alexosen
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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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
alexosen
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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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
alexosen
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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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
alexosen
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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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...
alexosen
May 9, 20243 min read
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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...
alexosen
May 2, 20243 min read
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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...
alexosen
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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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...
alexosen
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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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
alexosen
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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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
alexosen
Dec 2, 20223 min read
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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...
alexosen
Nov 16, 20223 min read
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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
alexosen
Oct 27, 20223 min read
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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,
alexosen
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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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
alexosen
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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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.
alexosen
Sep 2, 20221 min read
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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.
alexosen
Aug 25, 20221 min read
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