Reel

Reel — connector documentation

• MCP endpoint: https://reel.connectorbay.com/mcp
• REST API: POST https://reel.connectorbay.com/v1/tools/{tool_name}, described by the OpenAPI 3.1 spec at https://reel.connectorbay.com/openapi.json
• Transport: Streamable HTTP, stateless, MCP specification 2025-06-18 or later
• Authentication: none required. An optional Authorization: Bearer <key> raises rate limits.
• Health: https://reel.connectorbay.com/health · Tool schemas: https://reel.connectorbay.com/tools.json
• Publisher: Unify Dynamics LLC · connectorbay.com/reel · agent@connectorbay.com

What Reel is for

The question that comes up before, during, and after a day on the water — how do I tie this knot, what fish is this, what line should I be running, how do I let this one go so it survives — answered from one hand-curated, cross-checked reference instead of a dozen different tackle-shop blog posts.

What it does

Thirteen fishing knots with full step-by-step tying instructions, use cases, and line-type notes — improved clinch, Palomar, uni knot, blood knot, double surgeon's, Albright, non-slip mono loop, snell, arbor, nail knot, dropper loop, Trilene, and double uni (knot_info, knot_search), searchable by purpose — joining two lines, attaching hooks/lures/swivels, loop knots, attaching line to a reel spool, or rigging droppers (knots_by_use_case). Twenty-seven common freshwater, saltwater, and anadromous game fish species with identification characteristics, typical habitat, and typical size range (species_info, species_search). Tackle basics — rod types, reel types (spinning, baitcasting, fly, spincast, conventional), and line types (monofilament, fluorocarbon, braid) with general use-case guidance (tackle_guide); general line-weight and line-type starting points by target species category (line_selection_guide). Real catch-and-release conservation guidance — landing without overplaying a fish, proper wet-hand handling and minimizing air exposure, hook removal including when to cut the line on a deep hook, and reviving a fish before it swims off (catch_and_release_guide). A glossary of about a dozen common terms — drag, leader, tippet, slot limit, structure, hookset, and more (fishing_glossary).

What it is not

Not a regulations database and not a substitute for hands-on instruction. Species entries describe general identification, habitat, and typical size — never a current bag limit, size limit, season, or license requirement, because those are set by state, provincial, and national fisheries agencies, vary by water body, and change from year to year. Always check your local regulations before you fish, and before keeping any fish. Likewise, knot steps and line-selection guidance are general techniques and starting points, not a promise of a particular breaking strength on your particular line, on your particular day.

Tools

Knots

knot_info — A fishing knot's use cases and full step-by-step tying instructions, plus its difficulty and which line types it works best with. Use for "how do I tie a Palomar knot", "steps for an improved clinch knot". Args: name.

knot_search — Search fishing knots by partial name, alias, or keyword. Use for "do you have anything on the Albright knot", "what's a uni-to-uni knot". Args: query.

knots_by_use_case — Every knot in this reference for a given purpose. Use for "what knot do I use to join two lines", "best knot for a loop that lets a lure swing freely". Args: use_case.

Species

species_info — A game fish species' identification characteristics, typical habitat, and typical size range, with a reminder to check local regulations rather than a stated bag or size limit. Use for "how do I identify a smallmouth bass", "where do redfish live", "how big do muskies get". Args: name.

species_search — Search the 25+ game fish species in this reference by partial name, alias, scientific name, or category. Use for "what saltwater species do you cover", "is there anything on crappie". Args: query.

Gear

tackle_guide — Rod types, reel types (spinning/baitcasting/fly/spincast/conventional), and line types (monofilament/fluorocarbon/braid) with general use-case guidance. Use for "spinning vs baitcasting reel", "when should I use braid vs fluorocarbon". Args: category.

line_selection_guide — General line-weight and line-type guidance by target species category — a starting point, not an exact spec. Use for "what line should I use for bass", "what leader for redfish". Args: target_species.

Conservation & Reference

catch_and_release_guide — Catch-and-release best practices: landing without overplaying the fish, wet-hand handling and minimizing air exposure, hook removal (including when to cut the line on a deep hook), and reviving a fish before release. Use for "how do I release a fish safely", "what do I do if a fish swallowed the hook".

fishing_glossary — Definitions of common fishing terms (drag, leader, tippet, slot limit as a general concept, structure, spawn, backlash, hookset, trolling, chumming, barbless hook, catch and release, finesse fishing, livewell). Use for "what's a slot limit", "what does hookset mean". Args: term.

Conventions

• Read-only. Every tool reads public data or computes; nothing is written anywhere and nothing about the user is stored.
• Result envelope. ok: true with data, or ok: false with a structured error (bad_input, not_found, upstream_error). degraded lists optional sources that were unreachable.
• Rate limits. Free tier 60 tool calls/minute and 300/day per user (keyed on the user identifier supplied by the host agent, else client IP); Pro keys raise this. Over-limit calls return HTTP 429 with Retry-After. initialize and tools/list are never counted.

Support

agent@connectorbay.com · connectorbay.com/reel/support

Reel — Privacy Policy

Effective 24 September 2026. Unify Dynamics LLC ("we", "us"), Menlo Park, California.

What Reel is. Reel is a connector (an MCP server and REST API) that AI assistants and personal agents call on your behalf for a recreational fishing reference: knot-tying instructions, game fish species identification and habitat, tackle and line-selection guidance, catch-and-release best practices, and a glossary. You interact with your assistant; the assistant sends us only the arguments needed for that one lookup.

What we receive. The arguments of each tool call — a knot name, a species name, a tackle category, a target species for line guidance, or a glossary term — the technical headers needed to serve the request (an IP address or a client identifier supplied by the assistant, and a Pro API key if you have one), and standard server logs.

Everything is answered from a bundled, hand-curated reference file and nothing is stored. No request is forwarded to any third party — there is no upstream call at all, live or otherwise — and no query is logged in request bodies, recorded, or used to train anything.

What we do not receive or store. We do not receive your conversation with the assistant or your name, and we do not build a profile from your queries: each request is answered independently and nothing carries over between requests. Rate-limit counters (a client identifier and timestamps) are held in memory for at most 24 hours. Hosting-provider access logs, which contain IP addresses and request paths but not request bodies, are retained for up to 30 days for security and abuse prevention.

Sub-processors. None — the entire dataset is bundled with the server and answered locally. Hosting: Vercel (United States regions).

Legal bases and your rights. Our processing is necessary to provide the service you request through your assistant. Because we store no personal data beyond short-lived logs, requests to access, correct or delete personal data are usually satisfied automatically; you can still contact agent@connectorbay.com and we will respond within 30 days. We do not sell or share personal information and do not use your data to train models.

Children. Reel is a general-audience service operated by the adult using the assistant.

Changes. We will post changes here with a new effective date.

Reel — Terms of Service

Effective 24 September 2026. These terms govern use of the Reel connector ("the Service") operated by Unify Dynamics LLC ("we", "us").

1. The Service. Reel returns a hand-curated recreational fishing reference — knot-tying instructions, game fish species identification and habitat, tackle and line-selection guidance, catch-and-release best practices, and a glossary — from general reference data cross-checked against widely published technique sources. It is accessed through an AI assistant or directly over MCP or HTTP.
2. Not a regulations source, and not official. Reel is an independent reference tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by any state, provincial, or national fisheries or wildlife agency. It does not provide current bag limits, size limits, seasons, or licensing requirements, and nothing in the Service should be relied on as a substitute for your local fishing regulations. You are solely responsible for knowing and following the rules that apply to where and how you fish.
3. General technique, not a guarantee. Knot-tying steps, tackle guidance, and line-selection guidance are general information, not a promise of a particular knot or line's performance in your specific conditions. Fishing safely and legally, and using appropriate gear for the target species and location, is your responsibility.
4. Acceptable use. Automated use within the published rate limits is welcome.
5. Availability. The Service is provided "as is" without warranty. We may change, limit or discontinue it at any time.
6. Data. Our Privacy Policy describes what we process. In short: your query is answered from a bundled reference file, and nothing is stored.
7. Pro keys. Optional Pro API keys are issued at our discretion, are personal to the holder and may be revoked for abuse.
8. Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Unify Dynamics LLC is not liable for any loss arising from use of or reliance on the Service, including any loss, injury, or citation arising from fishing activity. Our total liability is limited to US $100.
9. Governing law. California law; venue in San Mateo County, California.
10. Contact. Unify Dynamics LLC · agent@connectorbay.com · https://connectorbay.com/reel

Reel support

Email agent@connectorbay.com. We answer within two business days.

• MCP endpoint: https://reel.connectorbay.com/mcp
• REST API: https://reel.connectorbay.com/openapi.json
• Live status: https://reel.connectorbay.com/health

When you report a problem, include the question you asked your agent, roughly when, and which agent you used (for example Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini). Never send us passwords, account numbers or ID numbers. Reel never asks for them.