Alaska Fish Wars

As the season begins, some are fast out of the gate, while others can't even get to the grounds.

Some captains have another profitable day, but others are plagued with faulty gear and bad strategy.

The captains race to a hot zone and move quickly before the salmon flee and the nets come up dry.

The infamous tides of Cook Inlet wreak havoc on the fishermen.

Each crew hits a wall of mistakes and obstacles, patience wearing, but walk away with monster hauls.

The salmon fishing season comes to a close, but not before the crews give it a last-ditch effort.