The big striped bass story spreading through the shops took place at the back end of Liberty Island where a duck hunter tossed out a line as he waited for birds to fly by. A bass hit the bait, forcing him to jump out of his duck blind and into a boat to chase and land a 35-pounder. Like most places the freeze has kept most off the water and freezing ramps discouraging others.Courtesy of Dan Mathisen Outdoor Services