Message from Clay
We are all faced with obstacles, but as we overcome the obstacles placed before us, we learn very valuable lessons. Focus on the things that you can control, taking one obstacle at a time, and do not hesitate to seek the guidance and help from those around you. You will learn and grow from the experience and be in a position to help someone else. Remember, if I can; you can.

January and February Recap
Clay started his 2008 speaking engagements with a speech at the East Ascension High School in Gonzales, Louisiana. Following the FLW Series tournament on Lake Okeechobee in Florida, Clay traveled to Bismarck, North Dakota for two speaking engagements that included a presentation at New Song Church. A reporter from the Anniston Star interviewed Clay prior to Clay’s appearance and speech at the wild beast feast at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Anniston, Alabama on February 7th. From January 31st until February 2nd, Clay was in Glendale, Arizona, the site of Super Bowl XLII, assisting the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation in promoting fishing and other outdoor recreation at the Outdoor Recreation Village in Westgate City Center. Clay also autographed copies of his new biography, The View from Down Here is Just Fine, which was written by BassFan’s Scot Laney. Following this, Clay spoke at a wild game dinner for the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Florence, South Carolina on February 9th. Clay also made a brief appearance on Friday February 22nd at the BassMaster Classic before participating in the FLW Tour tournament on Lake Toho in Kissimmee, Florida

Clay’s Inspiration for March and April
During my last tournament I had the opportunity to be paired with a friend of mine. I was not aware before that day that he has a son who is autistic. On the last day of the tournament, my friend, his wife and son and I were watching the final weigh-in. I had an opportunity to observe his son, and it was very moving to see how happy and content he was and how much he was enjoying himself. Watching him you would never be aware of the challenges he faces. The experience was very humbling.

Clay’s Challenges for March and April
I want to thank all of you for all your prayers and thoughts. Please pray that my health and strength will continue to be strong as I continue my busy schedule for 2008.  Thank you and God. Bless you all.

C.A.S.T. for Kids
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation was formed in 1991 to join volunteers who love to fish with disabled and disadvantaged children for a day of fishing in the outdoors. C.A.S.T. for Kids furthers its mission by increasing awareness of disabled and disadvantaged children in our communities and teaching appreciation for natural resources.

Clay’s Blog
Please help us support Clay’s sponsors who are instrumental in helping Clay "live his dream" and to follow Clay as he continues the 2008 tournament trail by visiting Clay’s website and the websites of his sponsors and checking out his blog that is updated weekly. Clay will also be contributing to SMG’s "On tour notes and blog." You can follow Clay’s thoughts and progress every day of each tournament this year by checking on this link.

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I would like to recognize the following sponsors who have been supportive and who have made it possible for me to "live my dream."