These fish are small, about 250 g each, so prepare a milder salt marinade with a 7:1 ratio (water:salt). Typically, for fish weighing 0.5-1 kg, use a 5:1 ratio. Add pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, and 5-7 crushed bay leaves to taste. Soak the fish in the marinade for about 2 hours. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
Prepare the Kamado BONO grill for indirect cooking by lighting the charcoal with a lighter, adding smoking wood chips, placing the stainless steel grates, and inserting the upper grates. Wait until the temperature rises to 70-80°C. Adjust the top and bottom air vents to maintain a stable temperature.
Smoke the fish in a closed grill over indirect heat for about 1.5-2 hours. Turn the fish at least once to prevent sticking.