Troy and Pickle’s Showdown with a Giant Gator in the Pirate Cursed Swamp- S14E6

In the unforgiving wetlands of Louisiana, legends aren’t made—they’re hunted. On February 9, 2023, Swamp People aired one of its most intense episodes yet: “Pirate Cursed Gators.” The sixth installment of Season 14 plunges viewers into a bayou cloaked in superstition and danger. Jacob and Don test their luck in a pirate-haunted swamp, Ronnie and Timmy battle poachers, and Willie takes to the waters alone. But the most heart-pounding storyline follows Troy Landry and Pickle Wheat, who gamble on a new hunting hotspot—only to face a 12-foot predator that turns their day into a fight for dominance.

A False Start at Pickle’s Hot Spot

The day begins with promise—an 11-foot gator lands early. But momentum fades fast. Line after line returns with nothing but chewed-up bait. “Pickle’s hot spot turned cold real quick,” Troy says, disappointed but not defeated.

A Gruesome Discovery and a Hunter’s Instinct

Troy spots a colossal gator slicing through the lilies. What follows is worse: a mutilated 7-footer washed up on the bank—its head, neck, and limbs torn off.

“The front feeder missing, the head is missing, the neck is missing… it’s all grinded up and ate up.” – Troy Landry

This is no ordinary kill. It’s a signature left by a territorial apex predator. And now, Troy and Pickle are in its lair.

Laying the Lines – 20 Traps for a Titan

Troy knows the beast must be dealt with. They rig 15 to 20 freight lines in a ring around the area, concentrating every ounce of experience and precision. The mood shifts from frustration to cold focus. The stakes: not just pride, but points, reputation—and the season.

The Encounter: Chaos Under the Boat

A freight line jerks. Something’s hooked. The boat rocks. The gator dives and pulls, tangling itself beneath the vessel. Pickle wrestles with the rope. Troy grabs the gun.

“He’s under the boat… come here, come here—you take the gun.”

Moments later, it surfaces—massive, thrashing, and unmistakable. This is the predator that shredded the 7-footer. What follows is a flurry of strength, strategy, and marksmanship.

The Monster Bagged

The team hauls in the gator—12 feet of raw swamp dominance. It’s the largest of the day, and without question, the most violent. The damage to its victim proves it.

“That’s the one we saw… had the whole front half of the seven-footer in his mouth.” – Troy Landry

The kill isn’t just a relief—it’s a warning. This swamp still belongs to the fiercest.