Heres what i would.
1. like every single profile, dont even bother looking. when you get matched, then you can judge them and decide if they make the cut, otherwise delete them.
2. read their profile.
3. in your first message, either say something stupid and ridiculous (rarely works). or preferably relate to something they said in their profile. most of the time it works.
4. reply with thoughtful messages the first few times, so it seems you're giving meaningful answers, and relate to them.
5. 5 to 10 replies, say something along the lines of, "I know its pretty last minute, but I'm thinking of hitting up a (coffee shop, bar, diner, anything), care to join me for a (drink, coffee, etc.) it would be nice to get out of the house. Text me, its easier than tinder, and its killing my phone battery"
6. most of the time it works. if not that night, they say, "i would love to but i am already... (usually given seemingly legitimate excuse), maybe another day?
7. if it works, great! then its up to you. if they give you an excuse, say, "thats alright, i totally get it. if you're free tomorrow maybe we can make something happen?"
you honestly have no idea how much that worked for me. its like clockwork. they dont want to be bored with pointless conversation back and forth, as long as they think you're genuine, not a creep, they would rather meet you, and find out within minutes if something can work out. plus, they'll probably get a free drink or coffee.
and always be a gentleman. open car doors, other doors, offer a jacket, buy at least one drink (usually they'll refuse on the second, but thats the risk you take).
and DO NOT act awkward like you just met up from tinder. be confident. act like you've met before. act like you have mutual friends and its no big deal. thats a HUGE thing.
small talk is easy... where you from? you work? what exactly do you do? school? where at? what degree? whats that entail? hobbies? what do you do? you good at them? where does she live? what part of town? room mates? etc. find stuff in common, even if its the slightest thing. make it seem like you have so much stuff to talk about.. and eventually conversation will come naturally.
the rest is up to you man.