I've just started smoking this year myself. One tip I'd like to add, you don't need a smoker! You can do it on a standard grill. On my three burner I put a tray of water on one side under the grate and the meat above it. Use the other two burners to regulate temperature. Big Box hardware stores have metal "smoker boxes" to put wood chips in (directly above the flames), but you can use aluminum foil with some holes poked in it. You'll want two good thermometers, one for the meat and one for the grill temp. Don't trust the one built into the grill lid!
I've just started smoking this year myself. One tip I'd like to add, you don't need a smoker! You can do it on a standard grill. On my three burner I put a tray of water on one side under the grate and the meat above it. Use the other two burners to regulate temperature. Big Box hardware stores have metal "smoker boxes" to put wood chips in (directly above the flames), but you can use aluminum foil with some holes poked in it. You'll want two good thermometers, one for the meat and one for the grill temp. Don't trust the one built into the grill lid!