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Hello, 

My name is Ethan Ballard and I have been an avid fisherman for many
years. Some of my first experiences with fishing came from fishing
San Diego fishing charters with my uncle. Whether on the Dolphin or
on the Condor, I have continued this hobby into adulthood and
contributed hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars into the local
economy by doing so. An increase in ticket prices- necessitated by
mandating Captains to update or replace their boats/boat engines,
would make driving the 2 hours to San Diego unfeasible for myself
and others. 
San Diego has developed a reputation as a sport fishing capital,
and to pass legislation that would lead to its demise is not only
unfair to those working within the industry, but also to those who
take enjoyment in the services offered. 
I have many years left in my life, with many more fishing trips
planned. To be denied access to one of California's greatest
natural resources, our vast amount of coast line and fishing
grounds, I would feel cheated. Such a denial would be akin to
preventing one from seeing the magnificence of Half dome in
Yosemite, or the great sand dunes in Glamis, or the white shining
slopes of Mammoth. 
I understand the drive and need to preserve California's clean air
and blue water, but by preventing people from enjoying these
things, a fundamental love is lost. A love that is needed to garner
interest to establish conservation measures. How can we love what
we cannot see? What we cannot experience? What is withheld from us
behind a steep paywall? We cannot; and by removing this love we
remove the desire to protect the very waters this legislation aims
to preserve. 

I ask for you to reconsider this legislation, to continue to allow
the people of California to enjoy one of our most stunning natural
beauties.