The financial pressure mounts for the Wildcard crew in this week’s Cape Carnage: Killer Catch, as the Davey family pushes their limits to reach their break-even point. Airing at 11:00 AM GMT on U&Dave, Making Big Money (Season 1, Episode 8) sees the team head back to Cape Carnage, but the quest for profit comes at a price—this time, a physical one.
After weeks of battling tough conditions and slim catches, the crew is on the ropes financially. Their return to the Gulf—those same treacherous waters that have sustained the Davey family for over five decades—results in an injury.
The series doesn’t sugarcoat the realities of handline fishing; it’s a job that demands both physical endurance and a high tolerance for risk. This episode reminds us that success in this line of work isn’t just about skill and determination—it’s also about luck, and how much you’re willing to sacrifice for a big score.