With fewer days available to fish, each captain must find a strategy to maximize catches—and profits. While some rely on meticulously reviewing notes and coordinates from previous years, others simply trust their instincts and hope for the best. But when playing it smart doesn't necessarily mean playing it safe, does taking a bigger risk mean bringing home a bigger paycheck?

Captain Spurge Krasowski is a local legend in the Gloucester waters and no stranger to facing challenges in the bluefin industry. Though this year's obstacle is different than any other, Spurge still challenges the fleet to work hard, fish smart and push their limits like never before. But can this old schoolmaster inspire the captains enough to score big in a shaky season?

Competing against Gloucester's best team, resilient young newcomer Captain Jack Patrican has struggled to demonstrate that he has what it takes to keep up with the rest of the fleet. With this season's limited fishing schedule, every second counts, and Jack is more determined than ever to catch blue gold and prove that the Time Flies is a force to be reckoned with.