4 qts. water
1 1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. oregano
3 bay leaves
4 tbsp. pepper

Mix all together in large stainless steel kettle. Add fish. Refrigerate overnight.

Next Day: Drain fish. Place on shallow pans, sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 45 minutes at 250°F. Remove from oven and place fish in smoker. Smoke according to smoker directions.