Floating jig heads:

[rdbalmer]

Originally Posted by Washington Walleye

When you go to that link, which floating jig heads are the "Phelps" ones?

The ones that look just like the "Gum Drop" floaters (which I'm a HUGE fan of already) or are they the "hump back floaters"?

I may be mistaken but I don't think those floaters are a "Phelps Floater". They are similar but the Phelps is shaped a bit different. They probably work fine but you may want to call the original Phelps guy and get a catalog and compare before ordering. Just my .02. Rob

[Matt Phelps]

Hello Gentleman! First of all, thank you soo much for the kudos on a great product, and for those of you who know Phelps Tackle as a better product than others that try to copy products we have made I especially Thank You! My Father and I always prided ourselves on quality products. Those of you in this conversation that don't know for sure of what product Philadelphia(Tim I believe) is talking of, as well as a couple others, it is nothing like the original Phelps Floater, or like that northland thing, it was developed with a totally different hook style. One gentleman, forgive me I forgot your name, did post a picture of it in this conversation. I do have a catalog with price list and order form I am working on right now to do mail order items, which we all know this day and age is old school, but is what I have for now. I recently started having a website made to accommodate you great people. Some may have heard the story of my father and his death, the struggle that we went through and the business, ect. I will tell you all, that was just the beginning of my very unfortunate struggles for a few years to come. But, time to move ahead. I am very proud of what my father developed and of products we developed together, thus I am gonna try to provide these products to fisherman like you. Certainly not for the money, but because I believe I can outfish anyone with the products my father and I developed. Thanks again friends! Matt Phelps

[npauls]

Hey Matt,

I am interested in getting a catalog from you if possible. I would love to order some original phelps floaters and try them out up here in Alberta and see how they compare to the others that I have.

Do you have an electronic catalog set up or just paper copies?

[fishincrazy]

Originally Posted by Matt Phelps

Hello Gentleman! First of all, thank you soo much for the kudos on a great product, and for those of you who know Phelps Tackle as a better product than others that try to copy products we have made I especially Thank You! My Father and I always prided ourselves on quality products. Those of you in this conversation that don't know for sure of what product Philadelphia(Tim I believe) is talking of, as well as a couple others, it is nothing like the original Phelps Floater, or like that northland thing, it was developed with a totally different hook style. One gentleman, forgive me I forgot your name, did post a picture of it in this conversation. I do have a catalog with price list and order form I am working on right now to do mail order items, which we all know this day and age is old school, but is what I have for now. I recently started having a website made to accommodate you great people. Some may have heard the story of my father and his death, the struggle that we went through and the business, ect. I will tell you all, that was just the beginning of my very unfortunate struggles for a few years to come. But, time to move ahead. I am very proud of what my father developed and of products we developed together, thus I am gonna try to provide these products to fisherman like you. Certainly not for the money, but because I believe I can outfish anyone with the products my father and I developed. Thanks again friends! Matt Phelps

This is sweet Matt!!!I'm Jim From Philly!I look forward to trying out your product where George Washington crossed the Delaware!!!!

FC

[Matt Phelps]

Opps, Sorry Jim! Will get catalog to you asap. Thanks again for the call.


npauls, I do not have an electronic catalog right now. Recently started having website built though, so will in the near future. I can mail you a paper catalog for now if you would like. Feel free to call me or email me with your mailing info. Thanks!
Matt Phelps
mjphelps@live.com
218-766-3818

[fishincrazy]

Originally Posted by Matt Phelps

Opps, Sorry Jim! Will get catalog to you asap. Thanks again for the call.


npauls, I do not have an electronic catalog right now. Recently started having website built though, so will in the near future. I can mail you a paper catalog for now if you would like. Feel free to call me or email me with your mailing info. Thanks!
Matt Phelps
mjphelps@live.com
218-766-3818

No worries Matt!!Thanks for the opportunity to speak with you I look forward to getting the catalog and ordering your fine product!

Thank you
FC

[fishincrazy]

I got my Phelps floaters both gum drop and wobblehead I also got a cool product called a glow tube.I am going to give these baby's a work out!Check em out!

THANKS MATT!!!!YOU THE MAN!!!!!

FC

[Kelly49]

Those look cool! Tell me more of how those glow tubes work?

I've sent off for a catalog from Matt.

[fishincrazy]

Originally Posted by Kelly49

Those look cool! Tell me more of how those glow tubes work?

I've sent off for a catalog from Matt.

I haven't tried them yet but I did hold them up to the light then turned it off they glow nicely!The instructions say you can use them on a plain hook to a spinner rig.I was thinking on a Lindy rig.You just slide your line through the tube snell the hook then slide the tube over the knot and halfway down the shank they not only glow but protect the knot as well.I am really looking forward to trying these.

FC

[BigGameBalls]

When rigging I use gum drop floaters 100% of the time.

Edit: just saw the Phelps floaters. Those look sweet. Are they soft like a gum drop floater? If so I'd be interested in some.