" perhaps I am culpable for this one? (it's what i've called the search function at the wwftd web page)
expiscate - to learn through laborious investigation; to search out; literally, to fish out"

Dear Hyla and tsuwm: I certainly did not mean to offend by the "fishing tackle" quip. I was glad to learn a new word, and was trying to so indicate.I regret not making this clear.