:) I don't break out the tackle box and tackle until I know it's my irresistable charm and striking looks they are smitten for. Don't want to be too imtimidating.
Just kidding.
I really do love RatLTraps, probably caught more bass on them than any other bait. I also like spinnerbaits, and have a special affinity for Mepps spinners.
But NOTHING in this world compares to a good topwater bite on poppers.
Telling a guy you're into fishing would probably relax them, at least you'd have something to talk about. Just keep their mitts outta the tackle box until you know they're for real.
I use mostly spinners, but I agree on the popper. We've got some excellent trout fishing here in GA and I want to learn to fly fish one day. I just bought dad a fly fishing rig for xmas, so next time I go visit I'm going to get all tangled up in fly line out in the yard :-D