The discovery of mysterious fishing charts on the Cornelia Maria leads co-captains Josh Harris and Casey McManus to Hawaii to learn what Josh's late father, Captain Phil Harris, was attempting to accomplish decades ago.
Josh, Casey and Jeff travel to the southern edge of Kona's fishing grounds, where Phil Harris frequently explored. Despite the rough waters and unpredictable weather, the trio dives into the shark-inhabited waters to learn why Phil kept coming back.
Josh and his crew get an opportunity to supply ahi and mahi to a local restaurant and hope Phil's notes will lead them to a big payday. It's their first chance to turn a profit but if they want to succeed, they must first learn the Hawaiian way.
On Hawaii's Big Island, Josh enlists the help of Johnathan Hillstrand to help him dive deeper into the mystery of Phil's charts and gain insight into the time Phil spent in Kona Town.
Inspired by Phil's love of history, Josh, Casey and Johnathan Hillstrand brave unknown waters in the dead of night to try their hand at the ancient Hawaiian Ika-Shibi fishing technique.
With only two days left before they must head back to Dutch Harbor for King Crab season, Josh and Casey have one last goal to achieve in Hawaii -- land a big marlin, the one fish that eluded Phil Harris decades ago.
An old friend of Phil inspires Josh to bring the Cornelia Marie to Hawaii.
Josh Harris gambles big on bringing the Cornelia Marie to Hawaii.
Josh, Casey and Jeff cast lines into Hawaii’s most productive offshore fishing spot. But strong ocean currents dash their hopes of a quick bounty.
Left mysterious Hawaiian fishing charts by his late father, Josh Harris and his business partner Casey McManus set out to uncover what his father was doing on the islands.
Josh must face his fear or see his dream succumb to Hawaii’s apex predator.