BAITING THE SKATES Sitka His secondary defense is a

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

Gamble strives to show the strength

and painting in several mediums

Image size: 7 1/2" x 7 3/4"

and by daylight

BAITING THE SKATES Sitka His secondary defense is aLimited 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