This is one of my favorite times of the year, College and high school football are in full swing and as you might have guessed, I am a huge fan. I also enjoy getting a break from the hectic tournament season. It helps me to have time to fully reflect on the true meaning of Thanksgiving and to appreciate the many blessings and opportunities that I have by virtue of my family, my country, and my God. I also try to make a point of thanking the people in my life who make my life more rewarding and enjoyable. I encourage you to do the same because such a small gesture can have lasting significance and meaning.

Remember, if I can you can.

Clay began October by speaking at the Alabama Rehabilitation Commission’s annual banquet in Huntsville, Alabama. He then traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, where he spoke at the Yearly Men’s Meeting at the New Life Church. While in Birmingham, Clay was a guest on the nationally syndicated "Rick and Bubba" radio show, which was followed by an appearance on the Jay Barker Show, and then an appearance on the Ronnie Bruce Christian Talk Show. On October 26th, Clay traveled to Lexington, South Carolina, where he spoke at the Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church’s annual wild game dinner held at a hunting lodge near Columbia.

The holidays are approaching and Clay is looking forward to some time with his family and fun fishing. He will start November at the FLW Stren Series Championship in Decatur, Alabama. November 15th – 19th Clay will be in Portland, Oregon, for a speech on behalf of his sponsor BassFan. He will then speak at the Murray Hills Christian Church near Portland, Oregon. This trip will be the Northwest’s introduction to Clay Dyer. Following this Clay will head home to enjoy Thanksgiving and to begin getting acquainted with his new Ranger boat.

Everyone who submits a question will be entered into a drawing to be held on December 31, 2006, for which the grand prize will be a day of fishing with Clay. The winner will be announced in the January 2007 Team Dyer Newsletter.

During my tournament off-season this summer and fall, I have had a great opportunity to be around some incredible people. A couple weeks ago during the pre-game festivities at my high school Alma Maters "senior night" football game, I had the blessing of watching one of our team member’s father who is battling cancer in his hip and back gather enough strength to walk onto the football field to stand proudly by his son in support of his son’s last senior night home game. Seeing how much it meant to the father and son to stand together on the playing field made me think of how blessed I am to be able to live my dream of being a professional bass tournament angler and competing on the FLW Tour and FLW Series. I am inspired by this family’s commitment to and support of each other. I have also been blessed to have their support of my fishing career since my early days as a professional.

Please continue to pray for Clay’s safe travels and that he would continue to be a positive inspiration and role model for all with whom he comes into contact.

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.

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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."