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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kokanee Slammer?

Monte Smith's Top Secret Scent, Kokanee Slammer, is an amino-based bite stimulant infused with real tuna and herring oils. It creates a long-lasting scent trail that pulls kokanee, trout, and salmon in from a distance. Developed and tested by the veteran guide.

How do I apply Kokanee Slammer?

Rub a few drops onto bait or soft plastics, add a dab to dodgers, spinners, or hoochies before dropping them, or soak scent pads in chambered lures for slow release. Monte Smith also tips his kokanee corn with it to draw more bites.

Does Kokanee Slammer help in clear water?

Yes. Monte Smith leans on it at Don Pedro when ultra-clear water lets fish inspect gear from far off. The scent trail boosts strike frequency, and he credits it with turning tough, clear-water days into steady kokanee action.

Can I use Kokanee Slammer on spoons for salmon?

Absolutely. Monte Smith puts a small dab on the back of his Optimizers, Trigger Spoons, and Speed Spoons. It is designed to catch salmon as well as kokanee, and has helped him put king salmon in the boat at Don Pedro.

How often do you reapply Kokanee Slammer?

Reapply every 30 to 45 minutes, or right after catching a fish, for maximum effectiveness. The tuna and herring oil base keeps a scent trail working behind your dodger or spinner between touch-ups on both slow-troll and spoon programs.

What pairs well with Kokanee Slammer?

Scent up the T-Pex 1 inch kokanee and trout lure. Monte Smith runs T-Pex behind a dodger with Kokanee Slammer on the corn and dodger, a slow-troll combo that keeps producing kokanee even when they scatter after Memorial Day.