Kayak Self Rescue Techniques – Kayak Ladder Rescue and Flip Line

December 31, 2022

Kayak self rescue techniques are easy to learn and the kayak self rescue ladder rescue is an easy DIY that can double as a stand up assist strap as well as a flip line for fishing kayak self recovery. The kayak self rescue ladder is also known as a kayak stirrup, sling or a kayak safety ladder. Regardless of what you call it, it can have three functions – as a kayak rescue ladder, as a stand up assist rope as well as a kayak flip line to recover a sit on top kayak.

Steve Moore

In 2015, Steve created the Kayak Hacks Fishing YouTube channel, which focused on gear hacks, fly, spin, and ebike fishing tips. Steve was a regular columnist for Southern Trout Magazine, where he wrote the "New Fly Guy" column to provide fly anglers with tips, techniques, and other advice between 2012 and 2019. He also wrote the "Kayak Hacks" column for Southern Kayak Fishing magazine from 2015 to 2018, where he served as the Field Editor. Beyond the magazines, he has written six books on fishing.