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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


The Myth of Speed and the Optimizer Junior Advantage on our Lakes.
We've all heard the age-old advice: "Faster equals more fish." But what if I told you this simple equation doesn't hold water (pun intended)
alexosen
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Top 5 Budget Striper Fishing Setups $50-$125
Forget expensive gear, striper fishing is about enjoying the outdoors, the hunt, and the peacefulness of nature, all for $50 - $125!
alexosen
Feb 29, 20243 min read


Bay Area Striper Season Starts in April
Spring will be here before we know it. This means one thing for Bay Area anglers: striper season is upon us! These awesome fish begin their
alexosen
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Shivering Hands, Smiling Faces: Why February is Prime Time for Northern California Trout
February in Northern California throws open the doors to a unique brand of trout fishing. While temperatures dip
alexosen
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Best Rods, Reels, Lures, and Tactics for Striper Trolling
Striped bass, or "striper," fishing is a pursuit that demands a blend of skill, patience, and understanding of the fish's behavior. In...
alexosen
Feb 8, 20243 min read


The Sturgeon season is here. Stripers are on the bite.
I met Frank in the shop on Tuesday. After 20 years of not fishing, Frank Grant couldn't believe his eyes when he landed this awesome 22-inch
alexosen
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Unlocking the Mysteries of Trinity River: A Fly Fishing Adventure
The podcast leaves listeners with a deeper appreciation for the Trinity River and the art of fly fishing.
alexosen
Jan 19, 20242 min read


A Comprehensive Guide to Sturgeon Fishing in 2024 - San Francisco Bay Area
Greetings, friends. I'm Alex, and I'm here to provide you with a comprehensive guide to sturgeon fishing in the San Francisco Bay Area...
alexosen
Jan 12, 20243 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...
alexosen
Mar 29, 20233 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
alexosen
Mar 22, 20232 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
alexosen
Dec 2, 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...
alexosen
Nov 16, 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
alexosen
Oct 27, 20223 min read


Striper Fishing on Napa River in Extreme Fog
We've decided to hit the Napa River before work today and fish for Stripers.
alexosen
Oct 21, 20222 min read


Napa River Fishing Report
This is your source for all of the Napa River fishing intel. We update our report weekly complete with the latest information and videos.
alexosen
Oct 18, 20222 min read


Running our North River after Full Service and Injector Cleaning - Evening Bite on Berryessa
We've picked up the Catch Happy HQ, our 20ft North River Boat, from Berryessa Boat Repair and took her down to the lake for a test float....
alexosen
Oct 13, 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,
alexosen
Sep 30, 20222 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
alexosen
Sep 23, 20221 min read


Fishing Lake Berryessa for Trout on Brand New (to us) North River Sea Hawk
Austin and Alex headed to Lake Berryessa to Troll for Trout and Kings
alexosen
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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