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All I was trying to say, is use what's available to you. I'd rather have fresh caught coho, steelhead or king any day. As a matter of fact I just bought king today at Costco. She turned out real good.
I'm in CA, so I may not count as far as weather is concerned, but I personally use CookinPellets mix. Tastes phenomenal! If you can find atlantic or steel head for a decent price is go for it. Juniper berries sound amazing! I've used rosemary, but that's what makes me the boring Californian...