Scoop buddy

Abstract

An ice fishing device compromising of an ice scoop/skimmer with handle having a proximal and distal end, a retractable device, and an apparartus used to secure the invention to the fisherman or other convenient location. This may be to the ice fisherman's clothing/gear such as but not limited to a belt loop, zipper, pocket, or built-in loop that is commonly found on ice fishing garments. After use and when simply released from the fisherman's hand, this ice scoop/skimmer automatically retracts back to its original position typically near or at the waist level of the fisherman. This invention keeps the scoop in a readily accessible and convenient location after each use and prevents the fisherman from repeatedly bending over to retrieve his/her scoop and also minimizes the chance of losing the scoop/skimmer.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.