BAITING THE SKATES Sitka Image size: 11" x 10

Image size: 11" x 10 5/8"

Artist's narrative: This fisherman has just caught a small 'chicken halibut' 15-20 lbs

and as a social worker

this piece provides a glimpse of the unique Alaskan lifestyle

His secondary defense is a stage-left bolt behind a cloud of dark ink

BAITING THE SKATES Sitka Image size: 11" x 10Limited edition print by Rie Munoz Edition size: 500 Image size: 10 1 8" x 6 1 2" Artist description: I sketched this fisherman baiting halibut skates in Tenakee one day. A halibut skate is a line 100 ft to 1800 ft long with a hook every 6 ft or so. The baited skate is set 1000 ft to 2000 ft deep by throwing one weighted end over the side of the boat which is moving quickly. Hooks are flying and occasionally will get tangled during this operation. The