Bass fishing is the activity of angling for the North American gamefish known colloquially as the black
bass. There are numerous black bass species considered as gamefish in North America, including largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui), Spotted bass or Kentucky bass (Micropterus punctatus), Guadalupe bass (Micropterus treculii), and many other species and subspecies of the genus Micropterus. Though referred to as bass, all are actually members of the sunfish family (Centrarchidae: order Perciformes).
Modern bass fishing has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry. The sport has changed drastically since its beginnings in the late 1800s. From humble beginnings, the black bass has become the second most specifically sought-after game fish in the United States. The sport has driven the development of all manner of fishing gear, including rods, reels, lines, lures, electronic depth and fish-finding instruments, drift boats, float tubes, and specialized bass boats.
This sports tin sign makes a grat gift for any fisherman
Even all these years later, I can still close my eyes and envision the warm summer days of my idyllic youth,
when all you needed to enjoy yourself was a bike, a local swimming hole and a cold Coca-Cola drunk straight from the glass bottle. I guess it’s no secret why I remain an avid collector of soda tin signs: Coke memorabilia reminds me of a simple, carefree time that will never be seen again.
My husband and I have acquired so much Coke merchandise over the years, in fact, that we’ve been forced to devote the entire spare bedroom to the tin signs. There’s a special nook for the company’s famous holiday campaigns. I especially like looking at the way Coca-Cola advertising has morphed over the years to appeal to different trends and demographics.
I saw her smile and ever since I’ve been a beggar then a prince
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
A pot of gold a phantom trail a ship of dreams that never sail
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
Run out nowhere in the night I see her face so fair
But when I reach to hold her tight the lady isn’t there
Today my castles look so tall tomorrow at my feet they fall
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
They say there’s fortune love and fame if you but call the lady’s name
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
I’ve heldf her hand up like a ghost she’s not there when I need her most
The legend of old Lady Luck
I tried to catch the lady’s glance I called her name aloud
But when I reach to hold her tight she’ll vanish in the crowd
Another day another town I’ll hear the rustle of her gown
That’s the legend of old Lady Luck
This authenic reproduction tin sign makes a great gift anytime.