I've smoked fish a number of times and experimented with BBQ instead of meths pots, this is now my prefered method. I turn it down as low as I cana nd leave it for up to 45 mins.

This has worked in the past however we smoked some kawhai and skippy last night and it seems really flavourless. I used brown sugar and rocksalt. I usually use regular table salt but had run out.

Does anyone know if that can make a difference? or what may have caused it? It just tasted really plain

Mandy I think the rock salt probably is too coarse to do the job. How long was it left salted for? I usually leave them atleast a couple of hours, overnight is best, rock salt will take a while to work I would think.

Golden syrup is a good alternative to brown sugar and as a bonus it makes even more of a mess

Try some herbs like a tuscan mix - put heaps on or try lemon pepper.

Cheers guys, I did run the rock salt through the grinder however it was pretty coarse still. And I probably should have left it a bit longer as it would have only had maximun 1hr.

KingfishSi Soy sauce will go good with your honey but just use a little less salt.

I used a soy and honey mix for smoked chicken breast and it came out great!