Scale you fresh catch with large spoon removing scales on skin. Filet striped bass leaving skin on filets. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE DARK MEAT IN THIS RECIPE. In a preheated electric or charcoal smoker with wet wood chunks/chips smoking put filets skin side down on greased racks. Cook slowly until done and remove.
Other Notes
This recipe makes an excellent taste of a normally fishier tasting type of fish. It is exceptional cold and left over.