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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power Powder?

Power Powder is Cal Kellogg's proprietary blend of pure amino acids and powerful bite stimulants. It supercharges your bait to trigger feeding instincts across gamefish. Originally built for trout and kokanee, anglers now use it for salmon, steelhead, and tough-bite days when nothing else works.

How do I use Power Powder for trout and kokanee?

Sprinkle a pinch onto dough bait or PowerBait before rolling it into a ball. For kokanee, mix it into your corn the night before for maximum scent infusion. Max Gross marinates his corn overnight in Power Powder to make it stand out at Shaver Lake.

Does Power Powder work for salmon and steelhead?

Yes. Add it directly to your egg cure or brine, or sprinkle it onto sardine fillets before wrapping. In slow-moving water, dust cured eggs with Power Powder right before casting. Anglers from California lakes to Alaska rivers trust it for kings.

How often should I reapply Power Powder?

A little goes a long way. Reapply every 30 to 45 minutes, or after landing a fish, for the best results. Cal Kellogg also mixes it into PowerBait for bank fishing, scenting worms and dough to draw cruising trout at lakes like French Meadows.

Can I use Power Powder on kokanee corn?

Absolutely. It is a great additive for kokanee corn, giving a trolled presentation an extra edge. Let the corn soak overnight, or even on the drive to the lake, so the amino blend fully infuses before you slow-troll it behind a dodger.

What pairs well with Power Powder?

Round out Cal Kellogg's trout and kokanee program with Cal's Leadcore Trolling Rod. It is built for the slow lead-core trolling where scented corn and dough baits shine, so you can present Power Powder-charged offerings right in the strike zone.