RK 43 is right. The best smoked salmon is the stuff you learn to do yourself. Also makes you pretty popular with co-workers, family and friends. BTW, RK where in L Stevens are you? Although by bio says I'm in Everett, I'm in part of Everett that Lake Stevens wants to annex into the city. I'm thinking you can't be far from me. You would'nt happen to have a boat, would you? If it sounds like I'm whoreing a boat ride, it's true. I'm shameless that way. But I'd still enjoy bankin it with someone who lives closer than my other partner. Maybe get together on one of the local S rivers sometime in the near future. The purpose of this board is to meet new people to learn new ways , so I guess that's kinda what I'm thinking....