In this product video, Koen shows the new Pole Position packaging and hooklink materials. The square spools fit conveniently in your tacklebox and with Knockdown and Kickdown, two new sinking materials are added for carp rigs.
New Pole Position materials for carp anglers
Pole Position has renewed the range of hooklink and leader materials with practical new packaging and two new products: Knockdown and Kickdown. In the video, Koen takes you along the new spools, the existing materials in a new look, and the features of these new hooklinks.
The approach is clear. Material should not only be technically good at the waterside, but also clear and easy to use from your tacklebox. That’s why a square spool was chosen that fits neatly between your other small gear.
For carp anglers who like to work organized, this is a smart improvement. You can see faster which material you are grabbing, what breaking strain it has, and for which situation it is intended.
Square spools for more overview in your tacklebox
The new packaging was developed around one practical goal: working faster and easier. The square spool is designed to fit well in your tacklebox. This way it won’t roll away and keeps your material neatly organized.
The outer rings have the color of the material. This way you can immediately see if you are grabbing the right variant. On top of the spool is a tab where you can see which material it is and what breaking strain it has.
That may sound like a small detail, but at the waterside it can prevent a lot of irritation. Especially when you want to quickly tie a hooklink, replace a leader, or have different colors and breaking strains with you.
Existing products in new packaging
In addition to the new products, existing Pole Position materials have also been put on the new spool. Koen mentions Silk Trap and Drop Down, among others.
Silk Trap is a supple hooklink material available in weed and silt. The material is reliable, follows the contours of the bottom well, and is therefore suitable for subtle presentations on various bottom types.
Drop Down is the leader material within the range. This material is available in 45 lb and 65 lb, also in the colors weed and silt. It is supple, sinks heavily, and is easy to splice. This makes it simple to make your own leaders.
Knockdown: soft coated hooklink with high sinking power
Knockdown is one of two new products Koen discusses extensively in the video. It’s a coated hooklink material with a soft coating. That coating contains a lot of tungsten, making the material sink strongly.
A good sinking hooklink material is important in carp fishing. You want your rig to lie neatly on the bottom and be as inconspicuous as possible. Especially on pressured waters, a hooklink that sinks well contributes to a more natural presentation.
The inner core is thin and tightly woven. This makes Knockdown easy to knot and allows knots to be pulled tight. The coating is elastic, so it’s less likely to break on knots like the figure-eight or three-chamber knot.
Camouflage and ease of use
A strong point of Knockdown is that the inner core has the same color as the coating. This keeps the material well camouflaged even after stripping.
This is especially handy when you want to create a supple section near the hook. You keep the benefits of a coated material but still give movement freedom to the last part of the rig.
Knockdown has enough stiffness to stay neatly in place during the cast and is less likely to tangle. At the same time, it’s flexible enough to follow the contours of the bottom. This makes it a versatile material for many carp situations.
Suitable for pop-up rigs
Koen calls Knockdown his favorite for making pop-up rigs. That’s because the material offers enough movement while still allowing the rig to be presented tight and controlled.
A carp can take the bait from multiple angles. Especially with pop-up presentations, you want the rig to turn well but still lie tidy on the bottom.
During development, consideration was also given to using QC Heavy Sinkers. By wetting the material, you can easily slide a sinker over the hooklink. This lets you add extra weight exactly where you want it.
Knockdown in weed and silt
Knockdown is available in weed and silt. This allows you to match the color to the lakebed where you’re fishing. Weed blends well with greener, weedier spots. Silt suits darker or softer bottoms.
Knockdown also comes in two breaking strains: 20 lb and 30 lb. This lets you choose between more subtle fishing or extra security when conditions are tougher.
For carp anglers who prefer working with one all-round coated material, Knockdown is especially interesting due to its combination of sinking power, camouflage, knotability, and strip options.
Kickdown: stiff coated material for tight presentations
Besides Knockdown, Pole Position also introduces Kickdown. This is a stiff coated leader material. While Knockdown offers more flexibility, Kickdown is designed for stiffer presentations.
Kickdown also has a high tungsten content in the coating, making the material sink heavily. The inner core is similar to Knockdown’s: densely woven, easy to work with, and reliable when knotting.
The coating of Kickdown is stiffer and abrasion-resistant. This makes it interesting for situations where the leader material needs to withstand knocks or when you want a tightly stretched boom section.
Ideal for boom sections and modern rigs
Kickdown is well suited for boom sections. You can straighten the leader nicely with steam or boiling water. This is handy when you want to present a rig tight and tidy.
Koen mentions Kickdown as suitable for hinged stiff rigs, Ronnie rigs, and spinner rigs. In these setups, the boom section plays a key role in positioning the rig and presenting the hookbait neatly.
For carp anglers who like fishing with stiff rigs, Kickdown is a logical material to have in the tackle box.
Knots or crimps
When making boom sections, Koen suggests you can choose knots like the figure-eight or three-chamber knot. But crimps also work well in combination with Kickdown.
That makes the material versatile. If you prefer traditional knotting, that’s possible. If you like working tight and precise with crimps, Kickdown offers that option as well.
Especially for rigs where length, stiffness, and repeatability matter, crimping can be a practical choice. This way, you can quickly make multiple identical boom sections.
Which do you choose: Knockdown or Kickdown?
Choose Knockdown when you want a coated leader material that sinks heavily but still has enough suppleness. It’s a strong choice for all-round rigs, pop-up presentations, and situations where freedom of movement remains important.
Choose Kickdown when you want a stiffer presentation. Think boom sections, tight rigs, and situations where extra shape retention and abrasion resistance are needed.
Both materials complement each other well. Knockdown is the more supple all-rounder. Kickdown is the stiffer option for technical rig presentations.
Why this new range is interesting
The innovation is not only in the material but also in ease of use. The new square spools make the range more organized. The colors help you choose faster. And the tab with product information prevents searching through your tackle box.
For carp anglers who tie many rigs, this saves time. You grab the right material faster and can get started immediately.
Technically, the sinking power is especially important. Both Knockdown and Kickdown are developed to sink well. This fits modern carp fishing, where camouflage, line lay, and a neat presentation are increasingly important.
What you can take away from this product video
This video clearly shows where Pole Position aims to go with the renewed range: more clarity, better recognition, and materials that are practically usable for various carp setups.
Knockdown is especially interesting as a soft coated hooklink with high sinking power, an elastic coating, and good stripping capabilities. Kickdown focuses on stiff, tight presentations and boom sections for modern rigs.
For carp anglers looking to update their rig materials or organize their tackle box better, these new spools and materials are definitely worth checking out.
New materials for modern carp rigs
With Knockdown and Kickdown, the Pole Position range gets two clear additions. One offers suppleness, camouflage, and versatility. The other provides stiffness, control, and a tight boom section.
Combined with the new square spools, this range is not only technically interesting but also practical at the waterside.
Whether you want to make a pop-up rig, spinner rig, Ronnie rig, or your own leader, the renewed Pole Position materials are designed for quick, neat, and reliable fishing.
