For almost a year I have been dating someone who spends most of his days on the water. I have seen beautiful sunsets from the seat of a bass boat. I have received concerning texts like "I hooked myself" and "I don't care what they say, the ice is plenty thick for fishing." I have tasted some of the most delicious home-cooked fish, and turned down many offers to learn how to clean fish. And while I may not spend every second on the water like he does, I am sure that I have caught a keeper.

Here are 20 signs that you are dating a fisherman.

1. His car smells like a mix of dead fish, beef jerky, and wintergreen air freshener.

2. He will always text you "Good morning" first because he is awake at 4 a.m. to fish.

3. You get to indulge in some of the best fish dinners you’ve ever tasted.

4. He’s tan (just overlook the ‘coon eyes’ and farmer's tan)

5. He owns a lot of camouflage… so you own a lot of camouflage

6. You have a plethora of fishing puns ready for any scenario

8. His social media ratio of fish pictures to pictures of you is about 10,000 to 1.

9. “I can’t, I’m going fishing.”

10. If he’s not fishing, he’s watching fishing

11. You know how to nod and smile when he starts talking about fishing and everything is over

your head.

12. You never know where you might find one of his fishing lures.

13. Fishing IS a sport. Don’t question it. And no, it’s not just "luck."

14. Taking him to a Bass Pro Shop or Gander Mountain is like taking a kid to a candy store.

15. He makes fishing a date.

16. His boat is his true girlfriend.

17. He listens to country music.

18. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, and he probably has a high pain tolerance.

19. You get to see some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the lake

20. He knows how to keep you afloat.

(He is holding the fish for me and he even let me take credit for catching it).

Sure, dating a fisherman can be frustrating, as the fish usually take precedence. But I wouldn't want it any other way. I've learned to love wearing camouflage and hearing all of his fishing stories. What can I say, I'm hooked.