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 Traeger or Propane smoker
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02/25/18 12:42 AM
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D Egge
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What do ya'll think?
Propane smoker or a Traeger? I won't use it for anything but smoking meat. My current grill gets really hit (600+) for steaks and such....Is a Traeger overkill?
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And he said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645529
02/25/18 12:44 AM
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senko9S
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
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02/25/18 12:48 AM
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Ghost4BH
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645554
02/25/18 01:08 AM
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Kentucky
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645559
02/25/18 01:13 AM
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Notaguide
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I have a pellet grill. I use it more than any other grill Ive owned. Smoking a brisket right now.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: Ghost4BH]
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02/25/18 01:14 AM
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Bee'z
honey boo boo
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honey boo boo
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645587
02/25/18 01:34 AM
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ReelBusy
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If you don't mind reloading the chips the propane is good. I'm lazy so the pellet smoker was a fit
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645657
02/25/18 02:22 AM
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crankn101
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I have a little gas smoker that I like. I can throw some meat in it and walk away for 45 minutes then reload with some wood for another 45 minutes or so. Very portable to take camping or hunting and fishing trips.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645669
02/25/18 02:28 AM
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Duck_Hunter
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Dave, your last name is Egge, which is close to Egg. I feel like its destiny you end up with a Big Green Egg.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645778
02/25/18 04:21 AM
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daman
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Get the pit boss pellet smoker it is awesome.walmart or academy
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645804
02/25/18 04:45 AM
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Pintail711
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Traeger 100%... my parents got me one for Christmas. The only thing is, if you leave the grill unattended for over an hour, the pellets will get hung up and wont gravity feed to the auger thus shutting down the grill. Other than that, it beats the hell out of anything else on the market.
Last edited by Pintail711; 02/25/18 04:46 AM.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645819
02/25/18 04:57 AM
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ToadSnatcher14
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Im on the fence about this.
I have nothing to offer other than something you have not listed but was mentioned.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645857
02/25/18 07:04 AM
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Monty Wright
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It's not a Traeger, but I've had a Pit Boss 820D for a couple of months now and our family loves it. I don't think I've cook a bad meal on it yet.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: Ghost4BH]
#12645863
02/25/18 09:26 AM
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Bandit 200 XP
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Triton 200 XP
200 Yamaha 0X66
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: Duck_Hunter]
#12645868
02/25/18 11:05 AM
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D Egge
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Dave, your last name is Egge, which is close to Egg. I feel like its destiny you end up with a Big Green Egg. I knew it! I really would like one, but can't justify the price! Some pretty incredible meat from that though...
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Dave Egge
Phoenix 819 Pro
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And he said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645962
02/25/18 02:10 PM
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Flymeister
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If all you are doing is smoking...PIT BARREL COOKER...www.pitbarrelcooker.com.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12645976
02/25/18 02:21 PM
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BPKlein
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RecTec pellet smoker. www.rectecgrills.com The temp holds spot on....usually +/-5 degrees. One of the biggest complaints about traeger is the huge temp swings. The controller on the RecTec is just awesome. The Rec Tec has a large enough hopper for long smokes. It is truly a set it and forget it smoker. Plus they are stainless steel. No rusting out. The RecTec will also run hot enough to sear/grill. Most pellet smokers wont. I spent 6 months researching every major brand of pellet smoker there is... I bought a Rec Tec. I am not a paid sponsor :-) Just a very happy Rec Tec owner. Bryan p.s. Their customer service is phenomenal.
Last edited by BPKlein; 02/25/18 02:22 PM.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12646101
02/25/18 04:09 PM
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Ghost4BH
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Dave, your last name is Egge, which is close to Egg. I feel like its destiny you end up with a Big Green Egg. I knew it! I really would like one, but can't justify the price! Some pretty incredible meat from that though... I just looked at Traegers site. You can buy a large BGE with everything you need for approx the same price as the pro series 22 Traeger, which is $800. No way Id buy pellet grill at that price when I could get a BGE or Kamado Joe with everything you need for smoking at the same price.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12646111
02/25/18 04:14 PM
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RipDaLips
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I don't trust what goes into those pellets. Could be anything from rat droppings, everyday dust-dander to cedar. Who knows? I'm very happy with my #2 model from https://www.smokin-it.comBGE's are nice too, they just don't jive with my choice of smoking.
Some folks mouths, flat out runs their minds.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: RipDaLips]
#12646137
02/25/18 04:50 PM
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ReelBusy
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I don't trust what goes into those pellets. Could be anything from rat droppings, everyday dust-dander to cedar. Who knows? I'm very happy with my #2 model from https://www.smokin-it.comBGE's are nice too, they just don't jive with my choice of smoking.  Do you only use the finest sterilized debarked wood?
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: BPKlein]
#12646145
02/25/18 04:57 PM
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crankn101
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RecTec pellet smoker. www.rectecgrills.com The temp holds spot on....usually +/-5 degrees. One of the biggest complaints about traeger is the huge temp swings. The controller on the RecTec is just awesome. The Rec Tec has a large enough hopper for long smokes. It is truly a set it and forget it smoker. Plus they are stainless steel. No rusting out. The RecTec will also run hot enough to sear/grill. Most pellet smokers wont. I spent 6 months researching every major brand of pellet smoker there is... I bought a Rec Tec. I am not a paid sponsor :-) Just a very happy Rec Tec owner. Bryan p.s. Their customer service is phenomenal. Why did you need customer service?
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12646156
02/25/18 05:11 PM
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BPKlein
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Crank,
Answer questions about the product before buying.
Last edited by BPKlein; 02/25/18 05:11 PM.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12646206
02/25/18 06:32 PM
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Davedave
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I have a Traeger. I have probably had it for ten years. Its good. The downsides are it doesnt get as hot as charcoal if you want to sear. (I have a Weber gas grill, and Weber charcoal also.). The other downside is that I dont have what the awesome people have.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: Davedave]
#12646215
02/25/18 06:42 PM
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ToadSnatcher14
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I have a Traeger. I have probably had it for ten years. Its good. The downsides are it doesnt get as hot as charcoal if you want to sear. (I have a Weber gas grill, and Weber charcoal also.). The other downside is that I dont have what the awesome people have. Now that thats settled, what did this high water do to the Crappie bite?
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: RipDaLips]
#12646244
02/25/18 07:27 PM
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Lannie Robertson
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I don't trust what goes into those pellets. Could be anything from rat droppings, everyday dust-dander to cedar. Who knows? I'm very happy with my #2 model from https://www.smokin-it.comBGE's are nice too, they just don't jive with my choice of smoking. I've only been around one pellet grill,it smelled like the pellets they were burning was cardboard. 
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
#12646248
02/25/18 07:34 PM
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Turf Dawg
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I like my Traeger because I can use it for a oven in the summer and don't have to babysit it.
Turf Dawg Landscaping
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: ToadSnatcher14]
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02/25/18 07:46 PM
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Davedave
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I have a Traeger. I have probably had it for ten years. Its good. The downsides are it doesnt get as hot as charcoal if you want to sear. (I have a Weber gas grill, and Weber charcoal also.). The other downside is that I dont have what the awesome people have. Now that thats settled, what did this high water do to the Crappie bite? Im not sure. I have been a non crappie fishing guy lately. Thats about to change A S A freaking P. Im doing a little work on the new to me boat today. Hopefully next weekend Im back at it.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
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02/26/18 06:55 AM
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Bee'z
honey boo boo
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WAWI will be pissed in the morning since you posted that DD. I think it is funny though
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: RipDaLips]
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02/26/18 01:01 PM
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I don't trust what goes into those pellets. Could be anything from rat droppings, everyday dust-dander to cedar. Who knows? I'm very happy with my #2 model from https://www.smokin-it.comBGE's are nice too, they just don't jive with my choice of smoking. I've wondered this myself. Purity of pellets...
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: D Egge]
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02/26/18 03:32 PM
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Bass N Beer
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I have a Green Mountain Pellet Grill and it works well.
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Re: Traeger or Propane smoker
[Re: Lannie Robertson]
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02/26/18 03:40 PM
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ReelBusy
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I don't trust what goes into those pellets. Could be anything from rat droppings, everyday dust-dander to cedar. Who knows? I'm very happy with my #2 model from https://www.smokin-it.comBGE's are nice too, they just don't jive with my choice of smoking. I've only been around one pellet grill,it smelled like the pellets they were burning was cardboard. Burning wood stove pellets?
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