Every salmon season on Bristol Bay is a war, but this year promises to be legendary. The price is historically high, the stocks of fish are huge and the only thing guaranteed is a battle on the bay.

High-powered high-liner Taran fires up his boat's dual jet engines to scour the bay and nets a promising first haul in Naknek. In Egegik, Luke and crew are dead in the water as they race to get the broken down boat the Jimmy Jeff back in action.

The Thunder's freak encounter with another boat interrupts Taran's latest pursuit; the Ferrignos set the pace with an impressive haul in the Naknek district.

Taran takes a big risk after his nets start to come up empty in the Naknek district; Luke gets a boost from better weather.

There is open fishing in Bristol Bay on Independence Day.

Crews are starting to feel the fatigue as salmon season grinds to a close; Captain Luke and the crew attempt to rescue another crew from a dangerous boat fire.