It's the time if year here in Northern lower Michigan when the salmon are in the harbors and piling up at the river mouths. My buddies and I have been pulling a few in the last couple of weeks, including 4 between me and my bud, Jared, on Wednesday morning before work.

They're not much good for the frying pan or grill this time of year, but are pretty good smoked. I brined up a batch yesterday and put them on the smoker a little while ago. Last Wednesday's haul...
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My homemade smoker, loaded up and ready to work...
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I'm looking forward to sampling the results in 3-4 hours. 🙂

4 out of 5 Great Lakes prefer Michigan. smile