Ten of the best anglers in the world compete for the title of Top Hooker. To come out on top they'll have to master everything that host Reno Collier throws at them. In the end, only one will be left standing to claim victory.

When the nine remaining anglers arrive at the ocean for their next set of fishing challenges, the dynamics of the group are shaken by a huge surprise. The elimination comes down to a photo finish and leads to a heartbreaking goodbye among new friends.

Eight anglers head into the mountains to do battle in a freezing cold river. An epic showdown fueled by Mother Nature's wrath pushes one competitor past their physical limits. But giving up isn't an option in the hunt for the title of Top Hooker.

With seven anglers still in the running, the competition challenges these men and women to go beyond what they thought they knew as fishermen. Forced to think outside the box, they must quickly adapt to tricky situations in a fight for survival.

Casting against the clock, six competitors race to quickly hit 10 targets. In the team challenge, contestants struggle to score fish on giant floating squares. Desperate to stay, three anglers must master remote controlled boats to avoid elimination.

Tactfully reversing trucks with boat trailers, the final five fight to be first. Contestants claw catfish from a giant tank in the team challenge. After failing to secure the needed number, three must walk on water or be knocked out forever.