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Old 10-22-2011, 11:15 PM
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Nice on the Northland gum drops I'm gonna order some and check em out!

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Old 10-23-2011, 09:06 PM
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The Phelps floaters I am referring to are completely different from the Northland product referenced above.

The hook used is not straight, but has a bent down eye, roughly 145 degrees from a normal jig hook. It rides with the point up and the eye extending forward and down. The foam body is teardrop shaped, except the bottom is rounded with painted on eyes, and the top of the body is flat. Pulling it through the water creates an upward vector, resulting in the bait to float higher than its tie point to the bb.

I purchased 4-5 dozen in different sizes and colors some years ago; I think they may not be made anymore. Too bad, it is a great producer.


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Old 10-23-2011, 09:14 PM
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Following is quick scan of the floater.

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Old 10-23-2011, 10:42 PM
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Default Phelps floater may still be available
The Phelps Floater you are refering to is still available at some of the bait and tackle shops in the Bemidji area. Give Taber's Bait or Bluewater Outdoors a call. I think they can help you out. I don't know to what degree they are being manufactured any more since Denny Phelps passed away but I know his son Matt is still servicing the local shops around here. You are correct in that they are a good product. Good Luck. Rob P.S. I found a cell number for Matt if you would like to contact him personally. Hopefully it is still current. 218-766-3818
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Old 10-24-2011, 04:12 AM
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www.walleyeschoice.com We are on Walleyecentral business directory. Large selection and great colors just click on the online catalog.
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Old 10-24-2011, 09:03 AM
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Wow that's cool I will definitely check out your link Captain Keith.I will also call the stores in Bemidji you think they'll ship to Philly???I might just try calling Matt to.AWESOME Thanks guy's

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Totally cool I spoke with Matt and I'm getting a catalog he encourages anyone who is interested in his products to give him a call.He can be reached at 218-766-3818.I had a great conversation!I can't wait to put a crawler or leech on a phelps floater!

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I'm glad to hear that you got ahold of Matt. He is a great guy that is full of fishing knowledge and does have a great product. Any one looking for the "Phelps Floater" should give him a call. Rob
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Old 10-24-2011, 02:22 PM
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I'm glad to hear that you got ahold of Matt. He is a great guy that is full of fishing knowledge and does have a great product. Any one looking for the "Phelps Floater" should give him a call. Rob
Nice Rob Awesome network here!!!Where else in the universe could a guy in Philadelphia get this kind of info?????

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Old 10-24-2011, 06:09 PM
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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"?
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