FLIP Your Fishing Kayak | DEEP WATER Re-Entry

In this video I am walking you through the Bonafide RS117 Fishing Kayak. This kayak is the kayak that I consider the best value dollar for dollar on the market for fishing kayaks. Y’all comment below and tell me your opinion on other fishing kayaks in this price range that I should review.
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VIDEO CONTENTS:
0:00 - Intro
01:26 - Chad Flips
02:10 - How To Set UP
03:45 - Chad Flips Kayak Back Over
06:00 - Fat Boy FAIL
06:50 - First Re-Entry
07:07 - Dead SEXY Pose
08:55 - Stability Test
10:25 - Chad Falls Off of Kayak
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Key Products: BONAFIDE Kayaks RS117, YakAttack BlackPak PRO, YakAttack RotoGrip, YakAttack DoubleHeader, Bending Branches Angler Pro Plus

[@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???

[@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.

[@johnforrester6967]

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. 🙏

[@aquamanm7862]

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

[@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.

[@tokah01]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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! 🫡

[@sivlepresley77]

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

[@jessurfn]

Thanks for this video, I will be new to kayak fishing (as soon as my Ike PA14 is delivered and configured), this video was very well thought out and presented. This will be one of the first things I will practice before I even wet a line. Much appreciated and subscribed!

[@rodgergarvie327]

Just bought my first fishing kayak, great tip on recovering. Thank you.

[@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.

[@mrfancysnail2699]

i am just getting into the sport and this was really helpful!

[@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.

[@walter992]

Absolutely a "must know" skill. Thanks Chad.

[@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

[@LouisianaThibodeaux]

Nice and thank you only flipped once and wish I would have had a video like this to learn from before it happened. remaining calm is the key and thanks again.

[@starofdavid9919]

Fantastic advice and tips, and a big hefty guy demonstrating is always a bonus.

[@BerthaMusic1]

THANK YOU for your time and diligence in such great & life saving video. WOW ! !

[@metricdeep8856]

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

[@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

[@jbarrer2196]

What a Great video! I am getting set to buy a fishing kayak and it was very helpful to see this and be able to plan for such an incident. thanks.

[@matthewporter6890]

Brilliant! Many thanks buddy. Excellent demonstration.

[@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.

[@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?

[@MelKarlson-yu8kt]

Extremely helpful! Your instruction may very well save a life! Thank you.😊

[@cryptothing1601]

Thank u for this vid. Haven't fell out of my kayak yet but definitely going to practice cause I know the day will come.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You bet! Give it hell!!!

[@richardsousa2625]

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

[@cookieoneill5047]

Great video and such an important 'skill' to know! Cheers mate will def be practising this next time i'm down the river trying my new kayak :)

[@susanramirez3580]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@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.

[@joejarrell2578]

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

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Joe

[@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!

[@slowboat6021]

brilliant, educational and entertaining. thanks for sharing Chad.

[@FreeSpooling]

Awesome tips. The strap assist is a brilliant concept. Thanks for the info👍

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Free Spooling. You can do it without or even with a rope, but this makes it a lot easier and more practical if your kayak is loaded down with gear.

[@dabprod]

That's the best demonstration of this I've seen. THANKS

[@timothymnemonic79]

We are very grateful for your words of wisdom and actions.

[@GimmieTheGaff]

Excellent advice Chad. Thank you very much.

[@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.

[@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. 🙏

[@daxmarshel]

Excellent explanation, and now I'm getting that ADS. Good to know extra tips for larger and not as young folks, too. Thanks so much!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@ozzieman4392]

Excellent video/ demonstration! Thank you for your time and effort.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment

[@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

[@CampWaffleStomper]

Really good info, Chad! Thanks for posting!

[@huazhang4043]

very thorough and thoughtful video, thank you sir

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@kristopherjoy8992]

Much thanks for this potentially lifesaving information! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@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.

[@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

[@davidcarpenter4613]

Good job on the video, good to see you make mistakes and not sweat it, cause that is what is going to happen out there, you are right practice makes perfect and when you need, it you need to know how to do it. great job.

[@shannaoconnell1104]

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

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@rickytube1970]

Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate this!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ashwinchavan8070]

Amazing video mate this gives us more confidence 👏

[@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.

[@AlThePal78]

Literally the best video I never asked for and I probably am going to download it on my phone thank you so much

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks for watching. Glad it helped

[@terrywepner4002]

Great video !!! Thanks!!! You are truely very flexible… I need to work on that Just watching your video is very helpful The next warm day I will practice. This morning’s wind chill was -7. 😮

[@mrpiloni7345]

Great tips Chad. We'll put that into practice here in the UK

[@gregmcmath-ov3zj]

Awesome information sir! Thank you!👍👍

[@maranyelirivera292]

Awesome, very thank you for this information. Much appreciated.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miken7629]

This is actually useful information. Have been considering buying a Beneteau 381 sailboat and use a sit on top kayak like yours as dinghy. I have been worried about kayak stability on rough seas or wake from powerboats. I think I can improve kayak stability by designing & making a couple small keels that bolt through those through holes on the bottom. On a previous kayak, I created sponsons out of inflatable boat fenders that made it hard to flip kayak.

[@oklahomaoutlawfishin9026]

This was a very good tutorial especially for me. I’m new to kayak fishing and haven’t flipped yet knock on wood. But I’m a big guy. So when we do I’m sure the struggle will be real lol. But this gives me an idea of what I might need in order to properly get my composure and like u said. Live to fish another day

[@ChasingtheKraken]

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

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir

[@captzola]

Great video, thanks. Much appreciated, new kayaker 👍👍

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@zapoman]

Thanks a lot, chrystal clear procedure.Nice kayak , regards

[@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

[@Lapislazuli9925]

Thank you sir. This is awesome.

[@HeartofaHandyman]

Great vid 👍 It is great to see that us big fellas can enjoy the kayak too!

[@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

[@tikiinoz]

Great work mate. Enjoyed your video. Thanks. ☺

[@dominiquesauvage2547]

Great demo for a very important thing to know and practice.

[@BodhiTrout]

Thanks for posting.

[@larrypugh9662]

Great information thank you sir!

[@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.

[@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

[@TheHelpfuldad]

lifesaving tips there, thanks!

[@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

[@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

[@jackbenson2026]

Truly loved watching this video. It was fun and informative.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Jack.

[@someoldguy109]

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

[@PewPewAmerican]

Chad im sure this video has saved lives!! Bravo!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir

[@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

[@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.

[@kennethlindahl9206]

I am a class 4 whitewater hard shell kayaker for 24 yrs. That being said, I picked up a 10ft lifetime tamarack this spring. I have popped up in the lochsa river, a class 5 dang, I was glad to get off those rapids! This vid has gave me the lesson I needed to get this tool under belt. Next arm day when I take my kayak to the river. I will practice this technique as it will be over 100 deg F. BTW. These fishing kayaks are so stable... Like a rowboat, but that is from a guy that uses a playboat in big water.😏

[@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. 😂😂😂😂

[@thegrimshot]

great video! i believe this video will help save lives great job

[@PanosaoVento]

Best video ! Thanks for sharing

[@MrJdgun13]

Great video, and for sure can help in a bind..

[@psychopathicunity]

Great video buddy, i appreciate ya

[@primetimekayakfishing3172]

Great video brother, well done!!!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Prime Time

[@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

[@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.

[@KenPritchett]

You make this look easy. 🤝

[@user-ri1em8xo5u]

Thanks,very informative!!!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you and thanks for watching