Bass fishers are known for oozing romantic appeal, but they often elude even the highest quality flirtations. Luckily, the Near True News’ team of Love Editors have put together an accessible guide for quick reference in any attempted courtships.

1. Are you a bass fisher? Because when you reel me in, you leave me gasping for air.
2. Are those worms dangling from your scalp? Because you sure have baited me.
3. Are you bait? Because I want to hook up.
4. Are you scaly and piscine? Because I’d love to get my hooks inside you.
5. You know what they say: sometimes the smallest worms catch the biggest fish.
6. Are you sopping wet and covered in gills? Because you look like dinner.
7. Are you a boat? Because I’d sure like to rev your engine.
8. Is that a hook in your lip or are you just happy to see me?
9. You’re like a big trout. I want to hold you in my arms and celebrate my big catch!
10. I’d love to fillet you; I bet you’re just as beautiful on the inside.