I was able to buy 4 fish totaling 96 lbs. for $1.75 a lb. I actually used a store bought brine that was for trout. It had powdered honey in it and I liked the idea of just a touch of extra sweetness from the honey to bring out the great flavor of the tuna. It worked out perfect. I used peach pellets in my
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That sounds like a great buy on tuna! I live down around Longview, Wa and would love to search for tuna around that price, I would do the same as you did. Did you buy off the dock or was it "from a friend" type of buy? Again not trying to pry, if I can find tuna close to that price if would load up, smoke some and put some in the freezer, also I would be happy to drive to the coast for that price.
Thanks again,
Alan