Smokers Advice

[DaveW]

Going to get the old man a smoker for Christmas.

For someone that would be a beginner at smoking mostly meats and salmon, what is a good one to purchase? 

-I would like it to be electric/temp controlled type, where it doesn't need you to be constantly messing with it.
-Would like to keep the price somewhat reasonable if possible: $500-$1000. That 2500:1 Twins winning the world series bet didn't happen

Thanks!

[DaveW]

Oh also any tricks or tips would be great as well!

[Badsmerf]

Get that Davy Crockett boy! It's an electric pellet smoker. Can even get ones you can control with an app on your phone. I don't have one but I've used one and everyone that owns one loves it.

[twinsnorth49]

The Masterbuilts are among the best out there, I had one for years and it worked great. The Bradley's are also very good, I have the original smoker 4 rack, really like it. The Bradley's have a neat auto bisquette add feature which is really handy.