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Meet Your Guide

Jeff Lattig – Owner | Outfitter

Jeff is a husband, father, and outdoorsman. He is a passionate and patient teacher with over a decade of experience as a professional guide and outfitter. Having guided anglers from oceanside tarpon to the wild rivers of Montana, Jeff is committed to delivering an unforgettable, authentic fishing experience for every guest.

David Morton – Captain | Guide

Originally from Wisconsin, David followed his passion west to Montana, where fly fishing and big game hunting aren’t just pastimes—they’re a way of life. A true outdoorsman and skilled waterman, David is as comfortable navigating a jet boat through the Land of Giants as he is running a raft into remote freestones.

What truly sets David apart is his relentless work ethic and dedication to his craft. He’s one of the hardest working guides you’ll find—up early, prepared, and fully invested in giving every client the best possible day on the water.

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Ryan Lattig – Captain | Guide

Ryan is a U.S Coast Guard Master Captain and a skilled backcountry chef. Ryan is a passionate guide who loves nothing more than creating a genuine and memorable experience for everyone who steps in his boat. (And If your fishing with Ryan, don’t forget to bring your appetite.)

John Henneman – Guide

John, originally from Maryland, brings a unique blend of expertise to the Missouri River. After completing his master’s degree in urban design at the University of Miami, he made the bold decision to head west and apply his education in a new way-shoveling water on Montanas Missouri river. John now calls Craig Montana home and has earned the reputation of being an exceptional instructor and guide!

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Jeff Parker aka “Parker” – Captain | Guide

Parker is a veteran Missouri River guide whose boat you don’t want to be behind. With a lifetime of experience, he’s honed his skills across a wide range of fisheries—from Alaska to Chile, California to Arizona, and throughout Montana. Whether he’s running a jet boat or rowing a drift boat, Parker is dialed in to every nuance of the Missouri River system.

Shafter Johnston – Captain | Guide

Captain Shafter brings a deep well of technical expertise and years of on-the-water experience to every guided trip. From the flats of the Florida Keys and the Everglades to the tidal creeks of the Carolinas, the marshes of Louisiana, and the trout-rich rivers of Montana, he’s honed his craft across some of the country’s most iconic fisheries. Drawn by his passion for the Missouri River and a love for chasing bull elk, he made Montana home—where he now shares his knowledge and enthusiasm with anglers from all walks of life.

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Trent Brown – Captain | Guide

Trent is a renowned guide and specializes in Land of the Giants section, known for his larger-than-life personality and love for people and big attractor dry flies. A day spent fishing with Trent feels like you’re out on the water with a lifelong friend. With years of experience, unmatched work ethic, and an infectious passion for guiding, Trent ensures every fishing trip is unforgettable.

Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides

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Call (406) 465-1688

Outfitter # 53820

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