Story : As record-breaking heat descends on Southern Louisiana, Troy and Pickle rely on shaded lines along the edge of Lake Verret to protect their catch from the blistering sun. Jacob and Little Willie target deeper, cooler bayous to chase gators seeking protection from the heat. Daniel and Zak bait lines near gator dens, hoping to snag the beasts sticking close to home. Bruce and Anna are forced to offload their gators midway through the day to preserve their monster haul. Leron pushes his limits, battling heat exhaustion as Porkchop steps up to take charge.