I'm not a fisherman, but I personally know several and they're happy to take people out on a sunny days with nary a breeze. But there are many more days that ar

I'm not a fisherman, but I personally know several and they're happy to take people out on a sunny days with nary a breeze. But there are many more days that aren't sunny and calm, and those days they wouldn't bring an inexperienced crew member on board regardless how cheap (or free) they are. Depending on where you are and what you're fishing for, it can be exceedingly dangerous and having the right experience can literally be the difference between life and death. They'd probably happily have you fix nets and cages though. :o)