When Dakota Doll and Juan Hawach go fishing, they go all out. The Life Prep Academy students also play baseball for the school and for the Wichita Aeros. Hawach is from the Canary Islands, Spain, but he loves living in Kansas and fishing with his good friend. Recently the pair caught two fish that will certainly make for a good “fish story,” at school.

“We caught bait by running to a different pond catching a few and running back and throwing them out on a hook,” said Doll. “I’ve really always loved being in the outdoors but three years ago I really got into fishing and now I spend all my free time at the pond fishing.”

For Hawach, the opportunity to go fishing is his chance to avoid the drama that’s been 2020.

“Fishing gives me the opportunity to have a bit of peace in these crazy times,” said Hawach.

The two baseball players have become pretty good fishermen. Doll is a catcher and can play third base, while Hawach will play the infield and catch as well.
Both guys have their dream spots they want to fish one day.

“I would like to fish some place on the coast of Mexico,” said Hawach. Doll added, “My dream spot to go is Lake Okeechobee or Lake Fork in Texas for the trophy fish you can catch out if those lakes.”

Doll said he enjoys the challenge fishing represents, but there are other activities he enjoys doing away from the ponds and lakes.

“I love learning how the fish bite and figuring out what they’re going to eat that day. And the chance to catch a giant comes with every cast,” said Doll. “I enjoy fishing, playing and practicing baseball, hanging out with friends, and watching some college football.”

Hawach has fished his entire life and enjoys playing outside sports like football.

For Doll and Hawach, fishing their local pond is good enough for right now. Their passion for fishing and pure enjoyment is a lesson everyone could take from this fishing duo.

Doll said, “I’ve fished in a couple different lakes and ponds, but I mainly stick to a couple of good ponds by my house.”