The coastal year
Find a good day out. Make something delicious. Plan what comes next.
October
Plan an autumn cold-smoking project with the right generator, food-safe wood, curing guidance and enough time for a controlled first run.
Open October’s planFresh air, good food and a bit of headspace. Here are two places to start.
Places and practical tips for days by the sea.
Ideas for preparing, cooking and enjoying seafood.
Editorial illustrations; explore the guides for place and recipe details.
Check current conditions, stock and local guidance before making plans.
Focused guides for the gifts and kit people look for each season.
Advent calendars
How to choose a fishing advent calendar for Christmas 2026: sea, coarse or fly, what the 24 doors usually hold, and when to order so it arrives before 1 December.
Read the guideSchool dates vary locally. These are planning windows, not guarantees of weather, catch or delivery. Check current stock and local conditions before you go.
January · fishing
Prepare nowA practical UK winter shore-fishing plan: dependable tackle, cold-weather preparation and the small items that prevent an early trip home.
Preparation begins 9 October 2026 · main window 1 January 2027–15 February 2027
Open the planFebruary · smoking
Next: 2027Use the quieter end of winter to learn hot and cold smoking, choose food-safe wood and plan a first manageable smoking project.
Preparation begins 9 November 2026 · main window 1 February 2027–10 March 2027
Open the planMarch · fishing
Next: 2027Reset your sea-fishing kit for spring with a simple tackle audit, beginner-friendly combinations and a plan for the first trip of the season.
Preparation begins 7 December 2026 · main window 1 March 2027–15 April 2027
Open the planEaster · crabbing
Next: 2027Plan a responsible family crabbing trip for the Easter holidays with reusable gear, bait guidance and a simple return-the-catch routine.
Preparation begins 25 December 2026 · main window 19 March 2027–11 April 2027
Open the planMay · crabbing
Next: 2027A light, reusable crabbing list for UK half-term trips, with practical guidance for mixed-age groups and busy harbours.
Preparation begins 20 February 2027 · main window 15 May 2027–7 June 2027
Open the planJune · gifting
Next: 2027Useful UK Father's Day gifts for people who barbecue, smoke fish or want a new outdoor cooking project—sorted by experience, not hype.
Preparation begins 25 February 2027 · main window 20 May 2027–20 June 2027
Open the planJuly · crabbing
Next: 2027Prepare a low-waste UK summer crabbing trip with reusable equipment, catch-care rules and ideas for keeping children engaged responsibly.
Preparation begins 8 April 2027 · main window 1 July 2027–31 August 2027
Open the planAugust · fishing
Next: 2027A compact sea-fishing plan for UK coastal holidays, focusing on travel-friendly gear, simple rigs and realistic first-session preparation.
Preparation begins 9 May 2027 · main window 1 August 2027–10 September 2027
Open the planSeptember · fishing
Next: 2027Connect a late-summer mackerel trip with responsible tackle choice, prompt fish care and practical smoking or cooking ideas.
Preparation begins 28 May 2027 · main window 20 August 2027–1 October 2027
Open the planOctober · smoking
In seasonPlan an autumn cold-smoking project with the right generator, food-safe wood, curing guidance and enough time for a controlled first run.
Preparation begins 9 July 2026 · main window 1 October 2026–20 November 2026
Open the planNovember · gifting
In seasonChoose an angling gift by the recipient's experience, fishing style and storage space, with practical ideas from small tackle to complete kits.
Preparation begins 28 July 2026 · main window 20 October 2026–15 December 2026
Open the planDecember · gifting
Prepare nowA final UK Christmas shortlist for seafood cooks, coastal homes, anglers and outdoor food lovers—with honest delivery guidance.
Preparation begins 8 September 2026 · main window 1 December 2026–23 December 2026
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