FLIP Your Fishing Kayak | DEEP WATER Re-Entry

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Rogue Fishing Co. ADS (Adjustable Drag Strap) www.roguefishing.co/collections/assist-straps/products/the-a-d-s

[@GGXjimmy]

Dont type "adjustable drag strap" into ebay. Well, not while you are at work atleast!!🤣 great video, i've learned valuable lessons!

[@roykelly5486]

thanks

[@doctorkayak]

Who you callin a knucklehead, you knucklehead???

[@dwayne85261]

Wouldn’t be so easy with batteries, fishing rods, depth finders

[@yanpelletier2679]

Bonjour mr.chad 👋👋👋 du Québec Merci pour la vidéo... J'ai malheureusement vécu l'expérience de chavirer en kayak... Et comme un imbécile j'avais pas mis mon gilet de sauvetage... Et malheureusement le kayak n'avais pas de sangle... Selon mon expérience... La méthode par le côté du kayak semble être la plus facile pour se hisser a bord... Mais après trois tentative accompagné du manque d'énergie... J'ai bien compris que c'était pas la meilleure des solutions... En fait la meilleure méthode pour remonté sur un kayak c'est par le devant du kayak... Je m'explique... Comme les jambes sont pratiquement inutile... Le fait de poussé avec les jambes demande beaucoup d'efforts... Et remontant par le devant du kayak... Les repose pied une bonne prise pour utiliser la force de ses bras pour se hisser a bord ... Et comme il sont amovibles... Ça permet de pouvoir remonter lentement mais sûrement en déplaçant les repose pied vers la position pour les petites personne.. comme le kayak est dans sa position la plus longue .. c'est impossible de chavirer par le nez... Et comme les deux jambes sont de chaque côté du kayak... Ça permet de stabilisé le kayak davantage... C'est beaucoup plus rapide et surtout moins demandant physiquement... P.s. oui oui je sais... Ne plus jamais faire de kayak sans mon gilet de sauvetage 😜😇😂 Sur ce bonne pêche cher ami 👋👋👋👍👍👍💖💖💖

[@paulbarnard3547]

Chad, on behalf of the Coast Guard, I'd like to thank you for all of the effort you invest in helping paddlers be prepared and safe in this kayak fishing passion of ours. We need more focus on SOT safety and procedures, because it is indeed very different from SIS practices. Paddlers need to operate with the "when it happens" mindset, not "if." It eventually bites all of us. PRACTICE. Those of us that fish in coastal environments may have a number of rods with treble hooks and braid line. We had just such a paddler here in Lake Pontchartain. During the capsize he became entangled in the hooks and braid. A treble hook punctured his inflatable. The braid wrapped around him. His rods were on the bottom, with him attached to them. He didn't have a knife, so he couldn't self rescue. He clung on and hoped for the best. Heavy cold weather clothes and cold water add a completely new set of challenges, as do wind and waves. Without PRACTICE, you are doomed. I'd offer that a rear entry may be a good option for some. Clear the tank well of gear and mount up surfer style. The kayak is very stable fore to aft. The challenge then becomes getting over the seat, but it's not hard if you keep a low center of gravity. Some may not feel comfortable with this method, but you'll never know unless you PRACTICE. Thanks again brother! Next time you are in the NOLA area, give me a shout. Oyster poboys are on me!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you Paul. I will be focusing more and more on this. We finally got the ACA to acknowledge fishing and start developing curriculum and I will be going through that process and helping spread the word this fall and winter. If you have any specific topics that you would like to see me cover please feel free to reach out. Here are a few upcoming topics. Preparing for Colder Weather | Rule of 120 Filing a Float Plan Know Your Limitations (And Improve Them) Emergency Communications | Be Prepared Essential Survival Items and Basics How to Remove a Hook | Basic First Aid Afterwards More to come……

[@ChadHooverFishing]

For what it’s worth, I will also be covering some SIS (or SinK) stuff this fall as well. 😜

[@paulbarnard3547]

@@ChadHooverFishing Next time you are piddling around, try the stern entry and let me know what you think. It has worked with all of my SOT and SOT pedal drives. I have a new one though, and you video reminded me that I need to PRACTICE with it specifically.

[@hx4791]

on behalf of most sane people get a boat if your going deep water fishing getting tangled is least of your worries just search shark attacks kayak on here

[@hx4791]

@@ChadHooverFishing can you cover shark attacks on kayaks be interesting your words of wisdom lol

[@skiplovestofish6992]

This is the best safety video I've seen. When I bought my first kayak 5 years ago I watched videos on how to get back in if I tipped over. This is by far the best one I've watched. Knowledge is power and I was able to help my 20 year old granddaughter get back into her kayak after she flipped it. I hope all kayak bass fisherman watch this video. It could save their life. Thanks Chad.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Skip!!

[@calebbaird2984]

The sit on top are by far way easier to recover. The cavity kayaks you have to have another person because they fill up with water and usually need another kayak to help dump the water out.

[@jamesdavis3254]

Hook the ads to the other side, lengthen it a good bit, and bring it under the boat to your side. Put your foot in it and then get in. Having the strap on the other side puts your weight over the center when lifting yourself, because your foot is pulling that side down, while your upper boddy is pulling the side nearest you down. Keeps the yak from trying to roll again.

[@jf6967-p9x]

Chad I have been a safety professional for over 30 years and it was very selfless of you to make this demo. Your efforts will probably save a life, maybe even mine. Thank you

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you John. I appreciate your feedback. It’s hard to decide sometimes to do these videos where you are showing the worst case scenario and you are telling people what they don’t want to hear a lot of times so I appreciate hearing that folks appreciate it. 🙏

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you John. I appreciate your feedback. It’s hard to decide sometimes to do these videos where you are showing the worst case scenario and you are telling people what they don’t want to hear a lot of times so I appreciate hearing that folks appreciate it. 🙏

[@turparet]

Now that was one of the best selfless demonstrations I have ever seen. You are the best!👍🤩🤩🤩

[@OtterlyAmazed]

As a 300 plus guy you have given me the confidence to pull the trigger and buy a kayak. I've been thinking about it for a couple months now but because of my size I was hesitant and now I'm definitely getting one. Thank you!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Get it, get out there and give it hell.

[@OtterlyAmazed]

@@ChadHooverFishing yes sir! 🫡

[@joschmo6020]

This guy is awesome. As a retired Coast Guard Coxswain, I always had the mindset when getting underway that I could end up in the water. This mindset helps prepare you for those Uh oh moments. Anyone who gets in a boat should have this mindset. Every season should begin with these “drills”. This guy is saving your life so pay attention! Thanks big guy! SEMPER PARATUS!

[@willhembree1812]

Another great rescue item to keep in your kayak is a paddle float. They really stabilize a kayak and allow an easier re-entry. I started my kayak adventures in sea kayaking and kayak surfing. When I switched to mostly fishing kayaks I used what gear would transfer for my fishing kit. I made stirrup straps for assisted sea kayak re-entry out of nylon 1" webbing. Great video. I too try to express safety and skills on the water. Nice job on the video.

[@freddy4130]

One thing to also note is that you always want to face the wind while flipping the boat back over and then you want the wind to your back while getting back in. You can really panic if you fail two or three times because the wind is blowing your boat over while you’re trying to get back in it.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Freddy. Good call. The strap really helps avoid this so I didn’t think to mention it but I will at some point relatively soon. I’m going to do a real world fully rigged kayak flip and recovery.

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

Great additional tip. Thanks

[@cookieoneill5047]

Cheers for that tip.

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

Bravo Chad. Teaching safety. Makes this channel the end all be all of kayak channels. Not just products and reviews

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Richard. You also forgot fishing….LOL

[@Adventures101.]

We've seen a half a dozen or so videos on Flipping a yak and recovery.. by far this one was the most entertaining and realistic . 👊

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir. I’m going to do an ultra realistic one soon with a full rigged kayak. 😜

[@Adventures101.]

@@ChadHooverFishing will be here waiting

[@crystalevans4731]

Chad, my husband watched this video and helped me get back into my kayak this past Saturday! Thank God for you! We had no cell service or any way to get help as we were at the back of the lake.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Crystal. I’m glad it was helpful

[@docjohnson3980]

I'm literally in the water right now after tipping my kayak watching your video. Please wish me luck been in the water for hours now trying to get back inside my kayak😢

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Good luck!

[@cappystrano1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 killing me!

[@kymsummerton4877]

I do enjoy this content. Some videos make it look extremely easy but after doing it myself I realise as many others do that it isn’t as easy as it seems. I am not looking forward to flipping my fully laden kayak and am hoping to stay upright for as long as possible but fishing in lumpy water most of the time I know it is inevitable 👎🏼 Keep producing this type of content Chad, it is so valuable 😊👍🏼

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you. Im committed to making authentic content and calling it like it is. Im glad you appreciate that.

[@gwlane5509]

Best video for SOT self rescue from the side I've seen. Keep up the good work Chad! You made an excellent point...don't panic. When that cold water hits ya...it can be a shock, but remain calm and stay focused on the task. Gather your thoughts and commit on every action! Someone's life may be saved by the time and efforts you put into making this video! Thanks!

[@brokendownbob]

Great safety video! Had this happen to me in the fall with a fully loaded kayak which made it impossible for me to flip back over. I always wear my PFD even though I thought this could never happen to me. Luckily someone saw me and gave me a tow back to shore. Lost some gear and damaged my pride a little but could of been a lot worse. After that happened I found myself looking for videos on how to flip a loaded kayak back over. Will definitely be adding a strap. Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

I’m gonna do this in the future with the kayak fully loaded to build people’s confidence

[@robinsheltrafishing2634]

A must watch for every kayak angler, we all need to practice this stuff before we flip or accidentally fall out of our yak. Thank you for this potential life saving video, 👍🙏

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you Robin. 🙏

[@davegroves7696]

Ive watched several recovery videos. Im a 64 yr old. Comfy with water as an ex SWCC some decades ago. But your video was one of the better ones. We arent all 30 and in size 30 pants. I too keep a strap on the front handle. More for helping me pull myself up or sit myself down easily to board or get up and off when at shore. But now im going to practice and make it useful in a reboarding attempt with a pre-arranged foot step-in case. Loved the video. I learned something.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you Dave

[@caseycherrington2812]

Thank you Chad, that is why i chose to keep a nrs strap tied to my front carry handle as my stand up assist instead of some of the other devices. I realized that if I flip, i would need to be able to move that strap to help reflip the boat. I wonder how many guys have just swam their overturned kayak back to shore or shallower water because they couldn't right the ship.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You can do that too if it’s close enough. 😜

[@ricl49036]

We used this today to get my 11 year old back in his yak. My 13 and 11 year old have to watch this before our next fishing trip.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you, that’s awesome

[@FranchisingCode]

Hi Chad followed your recommendation and purchased the Rogue Fishing assist-strap. Just bought a new fishing kayak, put it in our swimming pool to practice self rescue. I flipped it over and tried to get back in wearing a PDF but could not do it unless the water was shallow enough to get a push up. Found your excellent video explanation on deep-water entry. Everything you cover makes a lot of sense. Looking forward to trying the technique you have explained when my strap arrives.

[@Boogalou30]

Flip over twice and this method did not work for me. I had to get in through the back of the kayak.

[@joejarrell2578]

This is the best example that I have seen on kayak safety and getting back on board!!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Joe

[@jamesireland9188]

I do this couple of times during the season and just made my 13 year old son try it . It took a few for me to explain it but he did it alot more gracefully than this old man lol. Really enjoy the content never disappointed have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks James, that is a great idea involving the kiddos. I may need to do that (or at least mention it) in an upcoming video.

[@k62g58]

Last summer i flipped my kayak for the first time in relatively deep water and my mental pictures of this video helped me recover just fine. Wish i could say i had practiced before this occurrence, but seeing the video was invaluable.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

That’s awesome that you were able to visualize it and pull it off. Thanks for sharing

[@DetroitFishigan]

Thanks Mr Hoover for showing us how reentry is not always easy and needs to be practice from time to time 🤝🏼. @6:05 really made me think how difficult it would have been with a fully loaded yak 😬. As always thanks for looking out for us kayaker's by showing us the reality of stuff like this, 🍻 much appreciated. Until the next one ✌🏼.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks brother. That was the third or Fourth time I had done it by that point, but you are 100% correct. It would be MUCH harder if it were fully rigged, but this concept and process is pretty much the only Way that you will get a fully rigged kayak flipped back upright?

[@Robberwolf]

i've kayaked a couple times but wondered what i would do if i flipped and so i found this and it has helped me alot with my first purchase of my own kayak safety measures thanks

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching

[@philtarbox8256]

I tipped my SS127 over last year and had a hell of a time getting it tipped back over, but I didn't have a strap... seems like it definitely makes it way easier to flip it back with one

[@shannaoconnell1104]

I love your "real life" descriptions of kayak issues!! Thank you

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@aquamanm7862]

Thank you Chad for your efforts and showing me life saving techniques. Your video has helped me more than you can imagine.

[@FFGOMER17]

Great video about a skill that is absolutely necessary for surviving an incident! Self-recovery is a life saver! The only thing I would add to what you said is while getting up onto the boat kick your feet. It is amazing how much that small amount of thrust adds to your effort and can be the tipping point between a successful self-recovery and an unsuccessful one. And as I’m sure you know, unsuccessful attempts will quickly affect not only the physical but also the psychological stamina of a victim, both of which are essential for victim survival! Keep up the great work, I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you!

[@nicksb3]

the air rod is the lightest rod I've ever used. Thanks Chad! This video reminds me of boy scouts

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Ha!! Thanks. We will have the air rods and air reels available for sale on our website very soon. 😂😂😂😂

[@GhostxDreams]

58 yrs old never been in a Kayak before because of being worried about getting back in but after watching this video I can see it wouldn't be as bad as i had thought thanks.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Not at all. After you practice it your confidence will go through the roof too

[@doctorkayak]

Oh, you might be surprised! Remember to practice it before you are in a life or death situation!

[@The420Hazard]

For getting back into the kayak, do what you did with the strap but from the opposite side. This way the strap is acting as a counter balance for when you're launching yourself back onto the boat

[@JRec-ql5fc]

so tie the handle on the opposite side and run the strap under the kayak to your foot? so it's pulling the opposite way while you're launching youself in to the kayak?

[@iangadget3848]

This is a great tutorial. Especially for us 50+ folks. We can do it, but need to stay calm and focus on the correct procedure.

[@michaelguyer703]

Chad Hoover - Swimsuit Model! :-) Great idea to practice this in warm weather and, once comfortable, do it a few times when in your winter gear.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Amen!! Thanks Mike

[@TexasSlamFishing]

I keep saying I'm going to go practice this and never do but I've fallen out of my yak 2 times and the first time it scared the CRAP out of me and I had to stop and remind myself not to panic! I thought I was cool. I have a new yak and I like what you say about knowing your yaks stability capabilities

[@dougmcfee8351]

As a full figured model myself, this was a great video.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Doug

[@Zachsquatchin]

Went kayaking today for the first time as a 280 lb 6”4 guy and had a couple close calls. Thank you for this video because as you said I feel it is inevitable. But I’m not giving up it’s the most fun I’ve had in years.

[@AndreasFragou]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅 😂😂😂😂😂 You literally propelled your face against the side of the kayak the first time. That was a funny video but very practical 👌 👏

[@MikeTellsIt]

Thanks for the info Chad. I went out today and tested the stability of my Old Town Pdl 106 until it threw me. Getting back in was harder than you made it look. Even with the "helpful" comments from my daughter sitting on her paddle board next to me. But now i know I can do it. After my ADS comes I'll go back out and actually flip it.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Mike. Glad you gave it a try. Get out and do it more and more and it will build your confidence.

[@88888gerald]

thanks for not using a nineteen year old to do this...

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Ha! Thanks

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Chad, thanks for taking that kayak to the face and showing how the kayak reacts to a failed entry VS a successful entry. You did make that look easy though!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Ha! Thanks

[@TPITEOTG]

Chad, I bought similar strap which (according to manufacturer) could be used *as a ladder* to get back into kayak, but *from opposite side*, so that kayak has two balancing pressure points: your arms and belly on one side, and your leg pushing tension on opposite side. In theory, it should work as a ladder, although I never tried ;)

[@pamelaromer7727]

Just gave you a follow for that fantastic demo. My dad let us (the kids) go out in two 17 canoes when we were kids all summer long. The first thing we did was flip it and get back in it. Once we flipped it got it upright but it was filled with water. My sister and I paddled it back to shore with the water in it. All my dad said was ‘what happened here?’ The other thing he told us was if it flips, it will still float. So there’s that if you can’t get back it. Stay safe and wear a life vest.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you and thanks for sharing

[@150F2011]

I not only learned alot watching this but enjoyed it. I too am a bigger guy.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Scott

[@trvman1]

Yep, today NO one is overweight, just a "bigger guy" :)

[@jynx-vu2zc]

I love the strap Idea to help flip the boat, may I suggest you check out a paddle float. it basically turns your paddle into an outrigger , keeps the boat from tipping on re entry, and if set up ahead of time and can help prevent tip overs . Thanks for the video

[@Mass_bigbaits]

Flipped my kayak in December here in mass! I was lucky I made it back to shore. I didn’t even think about the kayak when I went over my instinct was to get to shore. I was an idiot and wasn’t wearing a pfd either. Lost about 3 grand worth of gear. I fish big swim baits and lost a few boxes full of baits and 4 Swimbait combos.

[@JustinSmith1287]

Definitely sounds like you're lucky you only lost gear and not your life. Glad you recognize the mistake not wearing a pfd. We can't fish if we're dead!

[@adfdasdfadfadsfareae]

Holy hell. I only have like, $400 in my set up, and everything is tethered.

[@Mass_bigbaits]

@@JustinSmith1287 I got complacent! I live on the pond I flipped on. It’s 100 acres. I was at the furthest point from my house and was lucky that a guy that lives down that end saw it happen. He was on the phone with 911 as I got to shore. He brought me into his house to get me warm clothes and a cup of hot chocolate. It was 3 days before Xmas when I flipped and all that was going through my head was that I needed to survive because I didn’t want to ruin my 8 year old daughters holidays for the rest of her life. It definitely was a learning lesson.

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

Hey, hi. Thank you for your great explanation and for advising safety awareness. I have a 12' Old Town fishing kayak and flipped it on a medium-fast river 2 years ago, in about 55-degree water. Thankfully, at least I keep a 50' coiled line with a float, sitting on my bow. It saved my life. I'm gonna get that strap you were using. I'm 71 and that strap looks like a "must have", thanks again.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad to help

[@bowint400]

Thanks man. I am big like you and have done this (a lot 🙂) on a barebones Ocean kayak that I used for surfing and snorkeing. I was curious how well the belly-butt-sit it would work with a decked out fishing rig. That strap is genius, and the fold-down chair definitely helpful.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

It works great on a fully rigged video and you may have to just clear any accessories that may be in the way and then the procedure is the same

[@tinashank7067]

Good Ol Chad, giving those very important safety tips. I remember a grapple hook he took from my palm, easy peasy and no pain.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Ha!! Thank you ma’am

[@chrisdietrich4835]

Excellent video. I tipped my kayak once but fortunately in shallow water. Since then I’ve wondered what I would’ve done in deep water. Now I know! THANK YOU!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad it helped! Get out and practice it to build confidence

[@mdtubio]

what a great video, thank you for getting wet to show us this! this is the scariest part of thinking about a kayak with the kids. after watching this, we'll run some drills to give us the confidence to safely (and calmly) recover from a capsize!

[@machone539]

New kayakers might want to do this a few times in a pool or quiet bay/lake to get the hang of it.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Yeap

[@2greeksandacamera]

THIS IS REALLY GOOD TO KNOW, PLUS TO TRY TO ALWAYS FISH WITH A BUDDY WHO CAN HELP CATCH YOUR KAYAK AND HELP YOU AS WELL. THE WIND BLEW MINE AWAY WHEN IT FLIPPED ON ME AND I HAD NO TETHER TO IT. WE DID WELL, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A COLD DAY IN MARCH 3-4 YEARS AGO. FISHING CLOSE TO A BRIDGE, THAT MADE IT EASIER TO GET BACK ON BOARD.

[@SlowHandism]

This was a very well produced video. Just bought my first fishing kayak. Thank you for the information.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you, glad I could help.

[@proudpups4652]

Thank you for this amazing video. Im about to buy my first kayak and im doing my due diligence. Making sure im as informed and prepared as possible before going out alone. I have a feeling that this video is going to save my butt.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You are welcome. Glad I could help

[@ISOSAILING]

this is what youtube is ment for!! i don't have a fishing kayak always thought about getting one though, can't recomend learning this enough, if you do have one i use to help teach kids how to dingy sail and every time there was no wind we did capsize drills it also made the little one's more confedent in the water!!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir

[@markvirgona7437]

Saved to watch again , new to this sport so will be spending first afternoon learning survival before i learn to fish .

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you

[@incogneato8887]

Well done, sir. I thank you, and because I will eventually need to haul my clumsy self back into my kayak safely, my wife thanks you. Things can go south pretty fast out there. Good idea to practice. I plan to do that as soon as the water starts to warm up.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you and you are welcome. Definitely practice it once you are comfortable. We are going to refilm this later this spring and get some underwater footage to help demonstrate this even better along with showing some of the things that don’t (or won’t) work that people seem to comment about a lot.

[@CORYMPHOTOS]

im thinking about buying a kayak for Fishing..this is a awesome video to watch b4 hitting the water for the first time on a kayak thank you chad!!

[@BDiHaze]

Appreciate you showing this from a bigger guys perspective. Pleawe share link for your drag strap. Thanks

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks! Here is the link. roguegear.com/collections/assist-straps/products/the-a-d-s

[@BDiHaze]

@@ChadHooverFishing thank you

[@crowstudios300]

Great tutorial. Thank you! I'm interested to give this a try in combination with my 7 year old being in the water as well.

[@georgebowman3051]

What a great video! I’ve been an active kayak angler for more than 6 years and I have never swamped my kayak until last week. Luckily I was near the landing and did not have to re-enter my kayak in open water. However, it’s clear that I need to practice re-entry using the techniques you recommended. Thank you very much for the tips. I plan to add the strap.

[@HendersonHookin]

I agree with a lot of the things you say. Now heres what I teach and do myself: I have the drag strap rolled up and tied under the seat with a rubber band so it easily breaks away. I also teach and drill into peoples heads that your PFD does no good locked up in your front hatch. I have a pfd that is so comfortable, Ive actually driven home and diddnt realize I still had it on. Go try on every PFD they have and find the one that works for you. I actually have 3 and there is an extra one in both my kayaks. Whistles and bright flashing lights will save your bacon. You can lie to me and everyone about the one that got away, but dont lie to yoursef about your capabilities! Let the people in your circle where youre going and when you should be back. A Marine radio will also save your bacon sometimes even if cell service is available. Just get one. And finally Chad, that kayak went over way too easy for my largeness to be in.

[@MysticalDragon73]

Well said. I have my pfd on anytime I am close enough to the water that I can fall in. I dont take them off till I am well away. I like having my ropes in a mesh bag so they are accessible but also not posing a snag hazard.

[@rwallace1711]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Much appreciated!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@fishntools]

Amazes me how many DON'T have a Rope Ladder or assist strap, best lessons are hardest learned! Great vid👍

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@wat3rdog25]

Thank you. 42 and a big guy. This has been a curiosity if I can even get my tail back in especially after years of beating up my body over the years. Thank you!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad to help

[@OverlandOne]

Very well done Sir! What an excellent and complete demonstration. This will help a lot of people I am sure.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir. I’m planning to reshoot this video very soon and make a few updates.

[@AndrewUnruh]

The other day I was practicing self rescue in the Pacific Ocean off the Central Coast of California. For those who don't know, the Pacific is cold off the coast of California. Getting in the boat was fine, but to flip it over, I had no straps and just used my arms. It took me six tries to get the kayak back over and on this particular day, the ocean was pretty calm. Going to try it with a strap next time. Not sure I will use the exact same technique this guy uses, but I hope I can get the Kayak over easily enough that my wife can do it, too. Tip for getting back in. Instead of thinking about getting on top of the kayak, think about dragging the kayak under you. From a physics, standpoint, they are equivalent, but in thinking about getting the kayak under you, you will naturally stay lower and put less downward pressure on the side of the kayak making it less likely that you will flip it.

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

Great observation. Thanks.

[@tokah01]

Nice! I needed to see this before I hit the lakes this summer with my kayak. Thank you for your service

[@Alextheskater91]

Thank you sir for this video! I just bought a fishing kayak and drowning or dying from hypothermia is a fear of mine obviously. I guess I should wait for the warmer season to start?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

If you don’t plan on investing in quality anti-exposure gear then I would highly recommend it

[@NineteenEighty8]

Thanks brotha! Seen quite a few and this was the best one. Making me more confident in my kayak angling every day, truly.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you. We are actually about to re-shoot it and hopefully make it even better.

[@ai_is_a_great_place]

Wow this was great to learn! I'm hoping to get a kayak soon and this was a phenomenal training video

[@divedog59]

That was awesome. Kayaking for close to forty years. Never flipped one. Close in some Mississippi rapids, but they did not win.loved your video. Always that my time was coming and from this I learned something I didn't know. The strap is a must-have. Thank you.

[@valindor]

Excellent video. Might I suggest adding a portion at the end where you demonstrate the foot loop on dry land? I know you can't do the "commit" technique but show what couldn't be seen while in the water. Thanks Chad and this is probably the single most important kayak fishing video that never gets watched.

[@shutterfish]

Good demo🤙 What about a pedal kayak? Have to try that…

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Same thing, you just have to deal with the pedal drive. So, I will do a separate video to address that as well. Great suggestion, thank you!!

[@someoldguy109]

That had to be hard falling into the water multiple times and still teach. Thank you for showing/teaching.

[@jeremyfontenot496]

Did this a couple weeks ago inadvertently and lost all my rods! Dont have a strap but got back in at a 45 from the bow. Great tips!

[@herewegofans]

Great video. Try this; When recovering after flipping right side up, do same as flipping and throw foot hold across top of yak and step in while while pulling yourself in. Critical to have strap at length when your kneecap touches kayak when holstered in stirrup. That creates leverage at fulcrum and reduces drag and energy. Blah blah. Try it and lmk what you think. Great video and EVERYONE ends up in overboard at some point in this game. Learn to stay calm, recover, collect, continue.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Cool, thanks

[@randynickels7363]

Good video, loved the " get your yard sale organized" comment.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Randy.

[@woodystube1000]

Great video, thank you so much for making it! This has motivated me to take a full session while the weather is hot and just practice recovering , flipping the boat, re-entry etc. The best way to be prepared for unexpected swims is to practice and build confidence in advance.

[@MrIlancito]

Mid-Late October in Canada. Flipped my Recon 120. I took me some time to flip it back and by the time I flipped it hypothermia was already setting in. Learned to never underestimate the water temperature. I was able to get back into my kayak in the spring/summer with no problem.. I was not able to when it was that cold but fortunately was prepared (phone, safety whistle, pfd, knife) and was rescued. Learning to be super comfortable going back into the boat in every weather/circumstance... I have practiced a lot since then. It is easier for me to go from the front of the kayak (straddling it). I do have a strap now to flip it. Love the safety videos. Thank you.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Ilan. That a great point and I will be sure to cover it in my upcoming safety series videos.

[@montyspearo]

Great video, definitely something that needs practicing. I use to carry dive fins/flippers in my whitewater kayak when open water kayaking. On my own no chance of recovery but at least I could fin to shore ideally with kayak. With sit on kayak short body surfing fins would help with reentry without taking up to much room. If all else failures give you fighting chance to tow kayak to shore.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

In theory that really is the best overall option, but convincing anglers to carry swim fins would be an exercise in futility.

[@patrickbrownrigg1058]

Excellent! First trip out for training the young ones is to get in the water first with their kayak. And do these actions. As part of mastering the kayak. Very good.

[@johnruthless4475]

Excellent video my friend I'm 55 professional tree climber 40 yrs climbing my first check got my first kayak still doing both But I recently had a wash out in hard current and I definitely struggled Been nice to see this a week ago 😅 Thanks my guy stay blessed

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks. Glad you are okay and I hope this will help in the future

[@TravisGreeson]

Thank you Chad for this video, just subscribed to your channel after doing research on kayaks and getting into kayak fishing.. being a bigger person myself this video gives me more confidence .

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you, glad I could help and thanks for subscribing

[@OEF5Outlaw]

Awesome saftey video and great tips on how to get back in your yak. The wife and I have talked several times about me doing just this to practice getting back in if I fall out. Question though, couldn't you use the foot strap on the opposite side of the boat so that when you launch it's pulling down on the side your head is going towards?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You could, but you would have to drag the boat sideways

[@dkat1108]

Great reminder to practice this in a lake. Out in the ocean is a whole different ball game especially in cold water. I live in NorCal and have dove for abalone and spearfish 45 years our water is cold and rough you better practice this its not as easy as it looks in rough water. In a wet suit cake in your street cloths a major issues.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Great point. Thanks for sharing that. And also practice it often. I still do it about once a quarter and with different kayaks each time.

[@megamilyon6111]

Great video. All kayakers should practice this. Unfortunately I see alots of kayakers who i'm sure couldnt get themself back into the boat.

[@BigGuitarGuyJosh]

just took a spill today, could have used one of these ADS straps. Some great tips for a beginner like me. thank god for my PDF and the chap who came and picked my wet ass up!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad you made it back okay. Definitely get some sort of strap and keep wearing that PFD

[@randomdiyguy1883]

Great video. Had an interesting variation to consider on the entry portion. What if you put that anchor point to the opposite side handle and running under the kayak to the foot. Then just pull down on the foot as you pull yourself up like a teeter totter. If you put equal force it should keep the kayak more level on entry. I can tell I'm going to think this to death now. What am I missing?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Because of the angle, you can’t generate any downward force that way. Grab your kayak and on a warm day, go give it a shot, you will see what I mean very quickly.

[@randomdiyguy1883]

@@ChadHooverFishing Your right. I had time to think about why your method worked. It's the tilting of the kayak to you (to meet your body) that allows the body to land in it section by section with a full commitment. My method would be like trying to pull all your weight up to a 6ft wall with zero assist, like in the movies. But none of us is John Wick so it ain't going to happen. Thanks for the insight! Keep up the good videos. I love kayaking by the way.

[@mobius012]

This might me the best set of techniques I've ever seen... Thank you sir

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You are very welcome

[@DavidTYork]

I pick up my new kayak tomorrow - this is a great video and I will be practising in my local lake before I head to the coast!

[@metricdeep8856]

I watched. I learned. The content and comments on this vid are extremely valuable. Thank you.

[@thatfishingdude813]

Thanks for sharing. I recently fell out of my kayak. Didn't have my vest on. First thing I did was not to panic. Floated on my back and swam to my yak. Kayak was tied down to a branch. Luckily I only lost my glasses.

[@MysticalDragon73]

Hope you learned to have your pfd on all the time after that. I dont require others to wear them when we paddle together. However I do tell them that I'll not take risks to rescue them or their gear if theyve not taken the first step for our safety. had a guy not wearing his on an outing in a flat ohio river. He said he didnt need it and it wasnt comfortable. We went through a ripple and he got flipped. He was shocked at how much he struggled in a bit of current without a PFD. The first thing he did after we got him back in his boat was to grab his pfd and wear it. .

[@missiletm]

The first try of self rescue busted his chops good! I practice self rescue from the back of my PA 14, mounting it in the same fashion as sliding onto a surfboard.

[@thefuzy1]

Nice video but I believe when trying to re-enter the boat, if you put you strap on the opposite of the boat and run it under the boat, the strap will pull the boat down while trying to climb up on the other side. It will keep the boat level.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

That seems to be what a lot of people think, it just doesn’t work because you aren’t generating any leverage and the strap doesn’t provide any advantage when it’s ran under the boat like suggested. I’m going to re-shoot this video soon and demonstrate why it doesn’t work.

[@ChasingtheKraken]

Some really life saving guidance there. Thank you for sharing. I'll be investing in a strap now.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir

[@davidcaissie7957]

Talk about committing, Chad! I've practiced the belly flop self rescue many times and realized self rescue trumps self consciousness (not pretty) hands down. I'm old as the hills and twice as dusty with a slight lean toward being, as Gunny Hartman says, "a horrible fatbody." I reassure myself daily. You know a fellow's on the level when his bubble's in the middle . Definitely following you!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir!! I truly appreciate that