This series follows the Davey family as they make their living in one of the most dangerous ways possible - hand line fishing in the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Carpentaria off of Australia.
Captain Bruce Davey, his family and his ship set off on a four-month season of fishing for mackerel.
A confrontation with a hungry shark puts veteran Tom and rookie Pete on edge.
Captain Bruce steers the Wildcard to a fishing spot they've never failed at, but triumph turns to turmoil.
Captain Bruce makes a decision to head for a fishing ground that is known for its risks and sharks.
The Wildcard's most trusted fishing grounds let them down, and Bruce is hit with some devastating news.
Bruce rushes to his mother after learning that she has had a stroke, and the crew finally reach Cape Carnage.
Juanita goes missing at Cape Carnage as Bruce disembarks, and Tiger makes a decision that goes badly wrong.
The Wildcard push hard to hit their break-even target, but a return to Cape Carnage results in an injury.
The crew of the Wildcard battle a number of hazards that all threaten to derail their season target and pay.
The Wildcard's crew are just over two tonnes short of their 45-tonne goal as they fight for a killer catch.
