Learn about the journey of the The Angler's Calendar and Mercer's vision.
The perfect calendar for all of the great fishermen of the central coast.
Created by a 9-year-old entrepreneur and for a good cause.
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MERCER PRINGLE
Artist, Fisherman, 3rd Grader (2018)
Mercer Pringle, currently 10 years old, has created the perfect calendar for all of the great angler fishermen of the central coast.
Mercer began fishing as a young boy with his grandfathers. As he says, "Grandpa’s have a magic about them; whenever they drop a lure in, they catch a fish!"
Mercer lives in Dana Point, California and travels every April to Cachuma Lake to celebrate his birthday and participate in the annual Fish Derby. When he is not fishing, he can be found: reading, studying, dancing, drawing, or acting at the local playhouse. He independently came up with the idea of making a fishing calendar as a way to earn money in which he plans to donate fifty percent of the profits to the beloved Neal Taylor Nature Center located at Cachuma Lake. Any remaining profits will be divided between his college fund and first boat fund.
Mercer’s first fish drawing created in 2015 at age seven inspired by Duane Raver, NC
Wildlife Magazine.
Acknowlegements
Artist, Fisherman, 3rd Grader
A special thank you to my grandfathers, Joe Frank and James Pringle who have grandfather magic when it comes to fishing and who first “hooked” me with my love of fishing. Thank you to my dad, who loves everything about the water – from surf to science, a great teacher and inspiration to me.
I would be remiss to not acknowledge the great wildlife artist Duane Raver. The first time I learned about Mr. Raver was from reading the Wildlife In North Carolina magazines. I could not help myself from trying to emulate his incredible artwork. Honestly, this calendar would not be possible without being inspired by Mr. Raver’s body of work.
Lastly, I would like to dedicate this calendar to my fishing buddy, teacher, and friend:
Gilbert “Skeeter” Echevarria
Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.
- Muhammad Ali