Advice on a Smoker for Dads X-mas gift

[hawgheaven]

Yeah, that kinda sux, but look at it this way... now you know your Dad likes it and it doesn't have to be returned! You made his Christmas!!

 

[dougbennett]

Having used both, I'd disagree with the person who says there's a learning curve for gas smokers. Today, for instance, I was doing a Butt. Other than mopping and adding water and wood, it was as simple as simple can be. And, with a gasser, you can bring the temp right back to 225 with a flick of the wrist.

Get thee to Wal-Mart and get a propane GOSM for about $100.

 

[pescadero]

I didn't see this until it was too late for me to say anything. Hope you are happy with this choice. I have both Little Chiefs and Big Chiefs. Love the Little Chief for Low and Slow Salmon and shellfish. In my opinion, Big Chief is too hot for traditional Smoked Salmon. And, neither one have any controls. You get the factory setting and that is it. Both are too low for good Poultry and Big Chief is too hot for Fish.

I love mine because they are dedicated to specific uses and are perfect for those. I just don't think either model is a good all around smoker. I think there are lots better choices out there.

PM Navionjim and ask him about them. He is currently in Texas. But, he is a Pacific Northwest boy and grew up with these smokers, back when they were the only option. We both did. In fact they were designed and produced just up the Hwy about an hour. . . back in the day.

You know the standard disclaimer applies. "This is just my opinion and YMMV".

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