Calculated Chaos: Troy and Pickle Test Spearhead Lake’s Limits in Swamp People S14E3

In Swamp People Season 14, Episode 3, titled “Pig Head” (originally aired on January 19, 2023), Troy Landry and Pickle Wheat take a daring step by venturing west toward Bayou Long in pursuit of untapped potential at Spearhead Lake. With only a few large gators needed to lift their average and close the leaderboard gap, this junction—where three rivers meet and depths reach 40 feet—offers a tantalizing opportunity.

This bold move follows their appearance in Episode 2, “The Big Ten” (aired January 12, 2023), where the Landry family set their sights on Cow Island’s legendary beasts. That episode saw intense competition across the swamp: Daniel aimed to catch ten gators over ten feet, Ashley risked everything on unfamiliar ground, and Willie fought to preserve his treble hook streak. The momentum built in Episode 2 directly feeds into Troy’s decision to pivot and take a chance on Spearhead Lake in Episode 3.

Their gamble starts strong when they hook an 11-foot gator. Despite the thrashing and chaos, Pickle secures the monster after several tense moments and gunshots. The win boosts morale—and average size.

But the action doesn’t stop there. A lightning-fast gator leads them on a relentless chase, ducking into canals and outswimming every treble hook they throw. Determined not to lose out again, Troy and Pickle set multiple lines to trap the elusive reptile. The plan works, and they bring in a second prize—a 10-foot beast.

“For us to consider Spearhead Lake a honey hole, it has to prove itself to us,” Troy remarks, making it clear the pressure is on. With 15 tags designated for this zone, they need consistent catches—not just size, but quantity.

As the episode progresses, they encounter more challenges: missed hooks, fast escapes, and the emotional toll of a high-risk location that demands high reward. Still, Troy believes in the lake’s promise.

“Finally, we pull up the line and we got a big one,” he says. “And I think this is the kind of place that could become a honey hole for us.”

Their battle at Spearhead Lake is just one thread in a wider tapestry this episode weaves: Ronnie struggles to defend his territory, Joey and Zak experiment with pig heads as bait, Leron and Porkchop confront a poacher, and Jacob trains a new deckhand. But Troy’s calculated risk at Spearhead Lake stands out as a turning point.

Also Read: Troy Landry and Pickle Wheat Dominate Early in the Gator War: Swamp People S14, E1