About Knot 4 Play Fishing Charters | Long Island’s Premier fishing charter

The Boat

The Knot 4 Play is a 2025 Cape Horn 36XS, outfitted with cutting-edge technology and features, thanks to our sponsors Cape Horn and Simrad. With triple 400hp Mercury outboards, this boat boasts a fast and efficient cruise speed of over 50 knots, giving you more time to fish and less time traveling.

Thanks to Simrad, the Knot 4 Play is equipped with three 16" screens, radar, autopilot, night vision, and advanced transducers to ensure both your safety and success on the water. We comply with all USCG regulations, carrying USCG-approved life jackets, a life raft, and an EPIRB for peace of mind on every trip. Built for speed, comfort, and reliability, this boat delivers a smooth, exhilarating ride—whether you're chasing big fish offshore or enjoying a leisurely sunset cruise.

Every trip aboard the Knot 4 Play comes fully stocked with top-of-the-line fishing rods and reels from Penn and Shimano, giving you the best tools for the job. Our massive fish box is loaded with ice to keep your catch fresh throughout the day. The boat is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring plenty of seating and dedicated space for your belongings, as well as a cooler to keep your drinks and food cold. And yes, we’ve got you covered with a bathroom on board to ensure your time on the water is as enjoyable as it is productive.

With speed, comfort, and cutting-edge technology, the Knot 4 Play is fully equipped to deliver the fishing adventure of a lifetime.

tHE Captain

Captain Jake Mieczkowski has been fishing the waters off Long Island since he was 6 years old. fishing with some of the top charter boats around. Starting out at 14 on Head Boats, Jake developed a passion for the fishing industry. When he turned 17 he began working on private charter boats specializing in offshore fishing. Jake learned everything he knows by working on The Reel Deal, a 32' Contender and The Windy, a 40' youngs brothers. between what he learned on the charter boats and his own natural love for fishing, Captain Jake has made a name for himself as a highly respected captain in the NorthEast. Don’t let his young age fool you, Captain Jake has been running charters for over 8 years and continues to put clients on fish daily.

Captain Jake developed a deep passion for offshore fishing and chasing tuna. Running up and down the east coast chasing Bluefin Tuna from North Carolina all the way up to Massachusetts captain Jake knows where the fish live.

Captain Jake Mieczkowski