Why are most rudder controls on the left?

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by duct tape

For people who are right handed, does it make it difficult to control the rudder that's on the left when you're fighting a fish and trying to keep the kayak straight?

I'm right handed and I'm holding my rod with my left and reeling with my right, if I need to control the kayak I would need to switch hands and hold the rod with my right to free up my left hand to control the rudder. Is this correct? Am I over thinking this?

Yes you’re overthinking it. Just pull your rudder up and enjoy the sleigh ride. The fish will straighten up the yak.

[Raskal311]

99% of the time you are not fighting a fish which means 99% of the time you are probably holding the rod on your right hand.