BAITING THE SKATES flowers Words are like art strokes

Words are like art strokes under hot sun

Image size: 19" x 12 1/2"

Much of the beach grass along the Bering Sea coast is excellent for basket weaving

Image size: 21 1/2" X 16"

BAITING THE SKATES flowers Words are like art strokesLimited 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