trout jerky...

[RuralMT]

I take my frozen fish out of the freezer before bed and throw them in the brine.

Interesting.  I assumed they needed to thaw before going in the brine.  Do they soak up the brine while thawing or do you just add more time to accommodate?

[KLR1968]

I just leave them in there until the fish are completely thawed, usually throw them in the smoker about 9 or 10 in the morning....