Jared and Yvette had to drive an hour and a half to try catching walleye for the first time ever on Lake Erie. They were greeted at the gate by a large number of mayflies that had just hatched. Many people don’t realize that all of the bug hatches including midgies, mayflies, gnats and other insects are all necessary for Lake Erie fish to survive. There are several bug hatches during the year and as they hatch on the bottom of the lake and rise to the surface, the walleye and other species of fish feast on them. Years ago, when we had a bug hatch the size of the one we’re having now, it would shut the fishing bite down and it was really hard to lure a walleye to a bait. That doesn’t happen anymore. There are so many walleyes in the lake the bite doesn’t change at all. They are just as hungry and ferocious after the bug hatch as before the hatch. Jared said they were novices and didn’t have a clue. Two of my favorite things to do is figuring out where the walleye are then what they want, and teaching new friends how to fish. It didn’t take long before they were both setting lines and netting fish. They were a fun couple and were competitive in a cute kind of way. We ended the day with 18 beautiful walleye and both said they had a great time and will be back. Better to be lucky than good.