I enjoy smoked black cod but they are a very oily cod.I have never tried smoking sea bass or the rock cods around here.

I bet you could make some good fish sausages or smoked fish loafs though.I even have a recipe for a fish bacon that I suspect would be very good.I think I will do a little experimenting myself.I will get back with you and let you know.

As far as ruining my choice bong water with dried fish I do not know