Smoking fish is as old as fishing itself. Some techniques, and of course equipment, have evolved since our ancestors first tied a line to a stick, but some universal truths remain as relevant as ever.

This tasty dip is inspired by Griffin Bufkin’s smoked fish dips at Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simons Island in Georgia. Whisk together mayonnaise, cream cheese spread, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, ...