July 25, 2022 — A Manoa Poke Shop is back in business after an Ahi shortage forced them to close for a day earlier this week. Restaurants and wholesalers tell KITV4 no Ahi ships came in on Thursday.
Off the Hook Poke Market was deliciously busy Saturday. The same cannot be said for their Thursday.
The President of the Hawaii Longline Fishing Association, which represents commercial fishermen, is quick to dispel rumors Hurricane Darby had anything to do with the drought. Ahi fishing has been having a down year, but he thinks something else may be at work.
Still the fisherman, Off the Hook, and it’s customers are all optimistic. “By nature fishermen are positive thinking when it comes to fishing. the next fish is always going to be on the next hook,” said Martin.