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  1. skyclad

    Really Wondering About this One....

    Thanks to all of you guys for your input on this..  I think I've got a plan on how to avoid any possible "fishy" problems..  I've got an old Kettle Grill that I haven't used in awhile, but the last time I used it it was for smoking salmon........and it was awesome!  Not only that but it didn't...
  2. skyclad

    Really Wondering About this One....

    Hello to all my smokin friends... In the article by Harry Soo (of Slap yo Daddy BBQ) in an article called Seasoning the Smoker (talking about a WSM here), he says at the end to NEVER cook fish/seafood/hot dogs in the same smoker that you cook ribs, pork, chicken, brisket and triTip in..  How do...
  3. skyclad

    The Blue Smoke issue....

    Hey, thanks to all you guys for the comments and help on this..  My little smoke earlier turned out well, but I've still got lots to learn and you are  all helping in that..!  Now I'll know to keep that top vent open all the time and adjust from the bottom.. Thanks again for all your...
  4. skyclad

    Adjusting AirFlow on a WSM...

    Thanks much Jerseydrew..  That was VERY helpful...!!  I'll have your comments printed out and in hand for the next smoke... S
  5. The Blue Smoke issue....

    The Blue Smoke issue....

  6. skyclad

    The Blue Smoke issue....

    I've read on several occasions about the blue smoke thing and am wondering what I might be doing wrong, as my smoker always puts out smoke that smells very smoky but looks more like the color of steam..  Is this a bad thing?  Wondering what I might be doing wrong...  Curious about this  cause...
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  8. skyclad

    Adjusting AirFlow on a WSM...

    Hey guys......I was wondering if you all could fill me in on some techniques or hopefully even some "secrets" regarding the air flow adjustment on a Weber Smoky Mtn (22.5, just for extra info..)..  I got this great smoker for my birthday and love it!  Only thing is that I've still got lots to...
  9. skyclad

    Smoking in Cold Weather

    I wanted to ask you guys at what low temperature outside do you decide to "wait another day" due to it affecting the performance of your smoker.  It's been very cold here lately, but getting ready to get even colder..  I'm dying to get out there and smoke something though, since I got a 22.5 WSM...
  10. skyclad

    How did you come up with your screen name?

    I think this is a great thread and a good idea you had for asking this.. We all gotta be enjoying this one to some degree or another...Skyclad simply means "naked to the sky", and believe me this is a name that I came up with MANY years ago when I was much younger and a lot more adventuresome...
  11. skyclad

    General Question about Horizontal Smokers

    Hey, I really want to thank all of you for your comments and suggestions on this question.  I now have a better idea of what I'm looking for here..  Bottom line though to all of this.........practice!  Every time I do a smoke, even on my elCheapO upright, I learn lots about this whole process.. ...
  12. skyclad

    General Question about Horizontal Smokers

    Hi Squib, and thanks for your input on this...  I've been thinking a lot about your post and the questions you asked..    Sorry it took so long to get back..  You made a good point about each smoker having their "strengths" depending on what you're smoking at the time.  My problem is that I'm...
  13. skyclad

    Introduction and a question regarding Horizontal Smokers....

    Hi Dave and thanks for the warm welcome!  Sure appreciate the info and the suggestion of the search bar feature..  Sounds like that's the way to go..!  I'll be checking it out a bit later tonight..  Also, will be updating my Profile soon now too.. Thanks again! Mike
  14. skyclad

    General Question about Horizontal Smokers

    Hi Eric.. Thanks for the headsUp on the Smoke Vault 24..  Haven't heard of this one before, but will definitely look into it! Thanks again! Mike
  15. skyclad

    Introduction and a question regarding Horizontal Smokers....

      I'm new to the forum here, so hope you guys will be patient if I screw something up, post something in the wrong area, etc... My name is Mike, and I live in the northwest part of the state of Arkansas..  Right now, I have a very basic CharBroil vertical water smoker.  After putting more...
  16. skyclad

    General Question about Horizontal Smokers

      I'm new to the forum here, so hope you guys will be patient if I screw something up, post something in the wrong area, etc... Right now, I have a very basic CharBroil vertical water smoker.  After putting more effort into smoking/BBQ and reading the posts here on this forum, I'm starting to...
  17. skyclad

    Wondering About Favorite Wood Combos for Smoking

    Hello to all Smoker Enthusiasts! I'm a "newbie" when it comes to this whole smoking thing, but thanks to you guys and this website in general, I'm gettin' there! I used apple wood for the first time awhile back and I'm sold!  Of course, I need to mention that the ham I was putting extra smoke...
  18. skyclad

    Apple Wood for Smoking.....

    Hello to all SmokedFood lovers! I'm new to this forum, and had a question for you guys..  My neighbor has a nice apple tree that is hanging over on our side of the fence and sure needs trimming..  I'm wondering if I can use this wood for smoking after I wittle the limbs down to...
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