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Randin Olson was raised in Otter Tail County.  When he was a child, he used to catch frogs and bring them to the local bait shop.  They would pay him a nickel each for the frogs.   Twelve years ago Randin purchased a beat up boat for $800 and he spent weeks refurbishing the boat.   He decided to try his hand at being a fishing guide.  His first client was a woman and her young son.  Randin took them to one of the 1,048 lakes in Otter Tail County and they had a great afternoon.   When it came time to settle up, she asked “How much do I owe you?”   Randin said “I don’t know, whatever you think is fair.”    She handed him $200. 

Three years ago Randin quit his job with a HVAC company and launched “Lock Jaw Guide Service”.    For the last three years he has been part of the annual “Osberg Men Fishing” trip.   There are 8 Osberg men and a couple of cousins that go to Holly’s Resort on the second Saturday in June.   Due to a serious back injury, I have not been able to venture out in a boat since 2019.  I stayed back in the cabin and read a book.  This year my son arranged for Randin to take Erik and I out on Monday afternoon.  It was an amazing fishing experience.  I caught a 28 inch Walleye and now finally, after 20 years of trying, my name goes on the trophy.   As an added bonus, 28 inches is the biggest fish on the “Big Fish Award”.  The previous biggest was a 27 ½ inch Walleye.  

If you want to experience some of the best fishing in Minnesota, go to www.lockjawfishing.com     

“I love it when a plan comes together”.  Gary Osberg