grumpr I have had fish prepared like that only they used cedar instead of maple for the basket,you must have missed out on the clams and oysters steamed open on a bed of hot rocks covered with sea weed. than a canvas tarp they were excellent it also helps knowing what rocks to use those exploding rocks can be almost as dangerous as the fireworks. I still prefer Budweiser over the Schlitz bull beer. Never have tried commercially smoked fish though,might have to one of these days