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NRA has a new leader!
The National Rifle Association has a new leader. Doug Hamlin is the new executive Vice President and CEO. Doug went on to say, “We have new leadership, and we are resolute. We know our mission, … more
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Rules and Democrat golf predictions
Last week I wrote about the Out of Bounds Rule. This week I’m going to explain what happens if your ball ends up in the penalty areas.   Penalty areas are defined by yellow and red stakes … more
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Dave passed around a number of historical flies for attendees to look at during his talk, including this Stonefly Nymph, tied by Edward R. Hewitt.
Dave Catizone on Nymphs
Summer’s heat continues to keep many trout fishers indoors to give the trout a respite. On Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2024, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was flowing at 143 cubic feet per … more
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A little planning and a snack ahead of time can completely change our grocery shopping experience.
How to make grocery shopping more enjoyable
Grocery shopping used to be my least favorite part of the week. I hated how long it took, that I almost always forgot something, and that I felt like I was spending more money than necessary. While … more
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Passing of a dedicated sportsman!
Bill Connors 78, of Pleasant Valley, New York recently passed away. Bill will be tremendously missed by New York’s Sporting Community. He was a regular outdoor columnist with the … more
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Out of bounds
More people are playing golf now than ever before. I see more families playing together, more women taking up the game and the under-30 crowd. I’m getting asked about the rules of the game more … more
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Building new habits is challenging, but it can get a little easier when we stack them with ones we already have.
Habit stacking
Most of our decisions throughout the day are automatically made because of our habits. I often realize that I don’t consciously remember choosing to initiate or complete a task, but I got it … more
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Tying a fly with thread in the bobbin.
Heat wave, Tom Mason and the Olive Badger
At this writing on Sunday afternoon, July 14 (Bastille Day) it is 90 degrees outside, and it’s only noon! Our rivers and streams are low, as is pretty common for mid-July, with the Beaverkill … more
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Lesson expectations
I was asked a few days ago how I came up with the name Kleiner’s Korner for this column. Some of you might remember Ralph Kiner. He was the Pittsburgh Pirates great Home Run hitter back in a … more
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Be aware of harmful algal blooms!
As the weather gets warmer, officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the State Department of Health are encouraging the public, especially those who are … more
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All campers were given the opportunity to fish the West Branch Delaware - and later, one-on-one instruction with their mentor.
TU trout camps and kids fishing
The hot weather of summer has arrived, and a limited amount of rain has kept area rivers and streams at a typical low level over the past week; on Sunday afternoon the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls … more
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Effectiveness and efficiency are both very important factors in how I choose to exercise and improve my health.
Prioritizing efficiency with exercise
Time is one of the greatest limiting factors when it comes to maintaining or improving our health. We only have so much of it each day, and it can feel daunting to spend it on exercise. It’s … more
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Golf Etiquette
This week I’d like to talk about Golf Etiquette. Since the pandemic there are many new golfers playing at our local courses.   Many of these new golfers, through no fault of their … more
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PA’s concerns over CWD increase!
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to spread in Pennsylvania, in both numbers and geographic range, according to just-released data from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.   Since July … more
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Having the discipline to slow down is challenging, but with practice we can get better and better at it.
How to achieve goals that last
If you’re anything like me, you may find yourself feeling anxious from time to time, wishing you could accomplish things faster. Whether it’s a health and fitness goal, work task, new … more
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Greg Quaglio and Jim Conrey (L) enjoying the involvement at French Woods.
Tailwaters and teaching kids tying
Recent rains and a bit of a break in the heat have given our rivers and streams a respite from the heat wave last month, although water levels are still below the average flow.   Anglers … more
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Chipping made simple
Hope all you golfers out there enjoyed watching the US Open this past week. It came down to the last hole between two icons of the game, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy.   To be honest, … more
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Public input on wild turkeys!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission again is seeking input from the public in surveying Wild turkeys. This summer, the annual Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Surveys runs from July 1 through August … more
Visitors came to watch Chuck tie his beautiful Catskill flies. Pictured around the table, from left to right: Mark Sturtevant, Chuck Coronato (guest tyer), John Fusco, Dave Catizone, Ed Walsh, Tom Mason.
High temperatures, cool respites
It’s been quite a week of weather! With the “heat dome” settling over this part of the country for at least a week, temperatures warmed higher and for a longer period of time than … more
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Committing to walking has been one of the simplest, yet most life-changing decisions I’ve ever made.
The power of commitment
In March of 2022, my husband and I challenged ourselves to take a 45-minute outdoor walk every day for 75 days. We committed to taking our daily walk regardless of the weather, our schedules, or how … more
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PA’s CWD changes for 2024-25 deer seasons!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the expansion of several Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Areas (DMAs) due to new detections of the Disease.   DMA 2 will expand following … more
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Seth Cavarretta with a beautiful 20.5-inch male trout, his best this season and his best to date on his Anthony Pagley cane rod, that he caught on a #14 Rusty Spinner last week.
Favorable fishing for fathers
We are still in need of good, soaking rains to add some volume to our rivers and streams, especially with the predicted heat wave that is due to descend on our area at about the time this goes to … more
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While grocery shopping is not one of my favorite activities, pre-planning my meals for the week allows me to make less decisions each day, and that is something I very much enjoy.
Making health decisions easier
Moving toward our health goals, like all other parts of life, requires us to make many decisions each day. While this is something we are used to, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Choosing … more
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Discarded fishing line is a hazard!
Pa State Game Warden Mike Yeck said he gets about a dozen calls a year regarding waterfowl with fishing line entangling their feet. Yeck said, “It’s usually geese more than ducks, … more
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US Open week
This week is US Open week. It’s being played at Pinehurst, the No. 2 golf course in North Carolina. From what the expert analysts are saying, the putter will be the most important club in the … more
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