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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trigger Scent UV Gel by Cal Kellogg?

Trigger Scent UV Gel is a bait and lure enhancer designed by angler Cal Kellogg. It blends a real salmon egg base with multiple fish oils, pure anise oil, and bite stimulants to trigger aggressive strikes from trout, kokanee, king salmon, striped bass, and sturgeon.

How do I apply Trigger Scent?

Apply a small amount of Trigger Scent directly to lures, trolling flies, soft plastics, or bait. Reapply every 30 to 45 minutes, or right after you catch a fish, to keep the scent trail fresh. A little of the thick gel goes a long way on each bait.

Does Trigger Scent wash off quickly?

No. Trigger Scent is a thick, tacky gel that clings to your bait and slowly releases scent over time, so it keeps working even in fast current or deep water where thinner scents wash away. That slow release is why it stays effective long after others quit.

Can I use Trigger Scent in saltwater?

Yes. Trigger Scent works in both freshwater and saltwater. The same gel that fires up trout, kokanee, and kokanee-lake kings also draws striped bass and sturgeon, so one jar covers a wide range of species across lakes, rivers, and the salt.

What baits work with Trigger Scent?

Trigger Scent is ideal for chrome and natural baits alike. Smear it on spoons, trolling flies, soft plastics, or cut and natural bait to add a salmon-egg and anise scent trail. It layers scent onto flashy hardware or subtle presentations without changing their action.

What lure pairs well with Trigger Scent?

Pair Trigger Scent with the Trigger Spoon. Wipe a thin coat of the gel on the spoon before you troll so its chrome flash carries a salmon-egg and anise scent. Reapply after each fish to keep trout and landlocked salmon locked onto the presentation.