Giant Lobster Hunters

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Episode 3 - The hunt for red gold heats up and the lobstermen are forced to put everything on the line to stop their businesses from going under.

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Series 3

Episode 1

The crews face their greatest challenge as the pandemic has crashed the price of lobster. While Squizzy tries to sell direct to the public, Cracker and Jay are both in huge debt.

Episode 2

The captains continue to struggle during the pandemic. Skipper Bryce has spent all his money on a new boat, but now has to sail solo as he can't afford a deckhand.

Episode 3

The hunt for red gold heats up and the lobstermen are forced to put everything on the line to stop their businesses from going under.

Episode 4

With Tabor injured and stuck at port, Squizzy enlists Bryce to learn the ropes and how to win in the lobster game. Plus, Skipper Jay has an order for 250 kilograms to finish.

Episode 5

It is crunch time for the Southern fleet. The William Norling is seven days into a nine-day run and Skipper Danny is no closer to finding a buyer for his 1000kg of lobster.

Episode 6

The Jager family boat hits the water after being grounded for four months. Skipper Glenn needs money, and he's taking his son with him, but a predator puts their haul in doubt.

Episode 7

Tensions hit boiling point on the William Norling as deckhand Macca makes a monumental blunder that threatens to sink the career of Skipper Danny.

Episode 8

Greenhorn Skipper Bryce makes a final sink-or-swim play to turn his fortunes around, but will fishing in his mate's hunting ground pay off or backfire?

Episode 9

The skippers reveal their secrets as they take us inside their world with engine fails, new technology, expensive machinery and epic sea disasters.

Episode 10

Disaster and death are ever present for the lobster crews as they battle Mother Nature. We explore how skippers navigate changing tides, powerful currents, and unpredictable weather conditions.

Episode 11

We explore the skippers' number one nemesis: the underwater predator. We profile each killer and reveal how they trap and destroy their prey, and play havoc with catch rates.