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Default How long to "dry" a Salmon fillet before plopping it in the smoker?

Hi all...

So, I did the dry-brine thing using Kosher salt, brown sugar+regular sugar, and
crushed peppercorns for 24 hours.. I then removed it from the fridge, cleaned
it very well under running water, dried it with some paper towels and put it
on a plate in the fridge again with a few papertowels underneath. So, How long
should it remain in the fridge before I should start it up on the smoker? I've
read about it drying for a few hours to a few days and am not sure which is
better.. I'm currently planning on leaving it in the fridge for ~30 hours
since I put it in the fridge at noon today..

Also, I gather a lower temp is better for smoking than the higher temps --
particularly if I can keep the smoker ~150 or so.. Sound reasonable?

MTIA!