Mitch Christensen, a veteran fisherman of more than 25 years, will be the primary operator aboard the Blackfish. Throughout his career, Mitch has served in numerous roles, from pinhead to deckhand to captain, gaining invaluable experience and knowhow every step of the way. He has worked on iconic Southern California fishing boats, including the Southern Cal, Aztec, Premier, Monte Carlo, Enterprise, and City of Long Beach. Additionally, he has operated several private yachts, from Vikings to Pacificas to Hatteras. Working alongside and underneath some of the best captains, Mitch has taken their knowledge and put it to good use. As a captain himself for the past 15 years, Mitch has accomplished and caught everything there is to catch in the Southern California Bight - from local fishing (Bass and Barracuda) to island and offshore fishing (Tuna and Yellowtail). His passion and love for fishing are surpassed only by his love for his family - his beautiful wife, Stefanie, and their perfect daughter, Harlee.