I soak mine in a 5 gallon bucket with 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup canning salt and some apple juice, add water and mix. Soak over night, then remove fish and pat off with a towell. Allow to sit for an hour and get the smoker going. I like using green apple wood (green so I dont have to soak the wood) for its mellow flavor but smoke em with whatever you like. I use this recipe on Lakers and it is delicous!