Patent ID: 8028947

Claim:
A fish finder probe refractor for use with a fish or depth finder comprising: a reel comprising: a fish finder probe having a cable extending therefrom, wherein the cable operably connects the fish finder probe to the fish or depth finder; a spool rotatably mounted in the reel, wherein the spool is adapted to receive the cable for winding there around; a retraction mechanism that controls rotation of the spool with respect to the reel, wherein the retraction mechanism is a spring mechanism, a motor or combination thereof; and an activation mechanism that controls activation of the refraction mechanism, wherein the activation mechanism comprises: a paw pivotally attached to the reel; and a ratchet mechanism operably attached to the spool, wherein the paw selectively engages the ratchet mechanism; and a mounting bracket for attaching the reel with respect to the fish or depth finder.