I mainly smoke on coal but it's such a bitch to control the temps. Gas is so much easier for that but it just doesn't get the right flavour.
I know what you are saying
That's how I was at the start.
After a while you get to know what works.
I barely use gas these days.
I have a couple of kettles, and I really got it all down pat now days.
I don't seem to have issues with temp any more.
I use to muck around with snake methods this and that
But these days, its either 1 full basket or 2 of charcoal
Depending on what I'm cooking.
I can hold what ever temp I want
I have also learnt temp isn't exactly as critical as people will have you believe.
Sure, you got to be in the realm.
You get to just know after a while.