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  1. catchemsmokem

    New to the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker

    Well, as I noted we like our Steelhead a little dry so what I am seeing is a "Higher Heat" a dryer smoke but either "moist" (lower temp.) or "dry" (higher heat) both would take approximately 4 hours, correct.
  2. catchemsmokem

    New to smoking. First time smoking salmon and walleye.

    Well, when I was using the "Big Chef", I like you built a somewhat thermal shield....this was built with a bunch of fire - chimney brick I had laying around, it worked OK but as I stated I would often be smoking outside, at night in frigid temps.  As for the inside heat, it was a guess, no...
  3. catchemsmokem

    New to the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker

    Q.  I've smoked Steelhead in the past with my Big Chef.  Took 8-12 hours.  Just bought a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker and everything I see suggest smoking for only 4 hours.  Also I've read smoke at 170 and also seen smoke at 225.  So, why the BIG difference in time and why the discrepancy in...
  4. catchemsmokem

    New to smoking. First time smoking salmon and walleye.

    Need some Opinions.  I've been smoking Steelhead Trout for a few years.  All my smoking in the past were done on an electric "Big Chef" smoker.  The temp was a little difficult to maintain especially since the Steelhead season here in Ohio is Fall through Winter which means that when you return...
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