June 2016 | Page 44

Loading the boat with Capt. Mike Gallo’s When I scheduled a fishing by Linda Cuccia Marsh & Bayou Staff Writer trip for Mother’s Day 2016, I had no idea what was in store for me, what the holiday meant to my charter captain and his family, or how I would work around my own family obligations on that day. What I did know was this: if you get the chance to fish with Captain Mike Gallo, you definitely don’t pass up that opportunity. I am so glad I didn’t, because the weather, the fishing, the water, and the companionship on the boat were extraordinary that day, and some experiences change your life forever. This was one of those days for me. Continued 44 June 2016 www.marshandbayou.com