Newbie to smoking - Great site!

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socalangler

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Jan 3, 2017
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Hello all--

Newbie from SoCal.  Found this great site perusing the web for info on smoking fish.  

I am interested to learn about smoking meat; particularly fish.  I fish primarily fish fresh water year around and add salt water during summer. I target striped bass, catfish redear, trout, tuna, white seabass, halibut, and yellowtail. Some rock fish as well.  

I would love to learn how to smoke the fish I catch.  Nothing more satisfying than catching a nice sized striper on a homemade swimbait and grilling or smoking it at home to share with family and friends!  I'm sure I will want to learn how to smoke beef when catching is slow!

I currently do not own a smoker.  I would like some advice on what smoker may good for I want to do.  I see several for sale on Craigslist at various prices from $50 to $3000!

My budget is $200 or less.  I don't mind used if it is in great condition and was well-cared for.

Electric, gas, charcoal?  I don't like the idea of hassling with propane/charcoal unless they stand way above electric.

Found a Big Chief smoker that is local for $50.  Looks like it is great shape.  I've read about low temps with the chiefs and having to place food in oven to finish off the cooking.  Most smokers I have read about use chips and water.  The chiefs only use chips.

As you can see, I need a lot of schooling on smokers!  From the basics up.  

Let the education begin!

Thanks

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