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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Step-by-step method for smoking fish in the field without fancy gear
What types of wood are safe for smoking (and what to avoid)
Why Magnolia wood might be one of the most underrated smoking woods for fish
How to build a simple smoking tripod using green saplings and floral wire
The difference between grilling, roasting, and real smoking in a bushcraft setup
Why floral wire is one of the most versatile tools you can pack in your kit
How to preserve fish while still getting bold flavor at camp
Real-world examples from Mississippi river trips, including stories of pike, bass, and catfish
Field hacks for getting steady smoke without catching your gear on fire
Simple tricks to build a smoke tent for long smoking sessions
Tools and Tips Mentioned:
Magnolia, oak, hickory, pecan, mesquite woods
Avoiding resinous woods like pine and cedar
Building a cooking tripod
Using mechanics or floral wire to hang fish
Scoring fish to cook it evenly
Using sheets to trap smoke without flame-up
Key Takeaway:
Smoking meat in the wild isn’t about perfection — it’s about patience, method, and knowing your materials. When you understand how smoke works, you can preserve and flavor your catch right where you caught it.
Extras:
Grab the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft book on Amazon for full setups and photos
Join the Facebook group and share your favorite smoking wood
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Step-by-step method for smoking fish in the field without fancy gear
What types of wood are safe for smoking (and what to avoid)
Why Magnolia wood might be one of the most underrated smoking woods for fish
How to build a simple smoking tripod using green saplings and floral wire
The difference between grilling, roasting, and real smoking in a bushcraft setup
Why floral wire is one of the most versatile tools you can pack in your kit
How to preserve fish while still getting bold flavor at camp
Real-world examples from Mississippi river trips, including stories of pike, bass, and catfish
Field hacks for getting steady smoke without catching your gear on fire
Simple tricks to build a smoke tent for long smoking sessions
Tools and Tips Mentioned:
Magnolia, oak, hickory, pecan, mesquite woods
Avoiding resinous woods like pine and cedar
Building a cooking tripod
Using mechanics or floral wire to hang fish
Scoring fish to cook it evenly
Using sheets to trap smoke without flame-up
Key Takeaway:
Smoking meat in the wild isn’t about perfection — it’s about patience, method, and knowing your materials. When you understand how smoke works, you can preserve and flavor your catch right where you caught it.
Extras:
Grab the Primitive Camping & Bushcraft book on Amazon for full setups and photos
Join the Facebook group and share your favorite smoking wood
Explore More from Speir Outdoors
All my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:
links.speiroutdoors.com
Stay Connected
📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft
☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast
🎙️ Podcast Episodes
🎥 YouTube Channel
🧭 Socials, Blog, and More
Have questions or want to connect?
📩 Email: [email protected]
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