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Meet Your Guide

Jeff Lattig Orvis Endorsed Missouri River fly fishing guide - Craig Montana

Jeff Lattig – Owner | Outfitter

Jeff is a husband, father, and outdoorsman with over a decade of experience as a professional guide, USCG Captain and Outfitter. Having guided anglers from oceanside tarpon to the wild rivers of Montana, Jeff is a passionate and patient teacher committed to delivering an memorable, authentic fishing experience for every guest. Montana Outfitter #53820

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 his 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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John Henneman – Guide

John, originally from Maryland, brings a unique blend of experience to the Missouri River. After earning his master’s degree in urban design from the University of Miami, he made the bold decision to head west and put his skills to use shoveling water on Montana’s Missouri River. Now calling Craig, Montana home, John has built a well-earned reputation as an exceptional instructor and guide.

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. If you’re on the Missouri River with Ryan, don’t forget to bring your appetite his shore lunches are legendary.

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Lee Coyle – Captain | Guide

Lee has guided just about every corner of Montana, but the Missouri River is where he spends most of his time. Guiding the Land of Giants in his jet boat and below Holter Dam with spey rod teaching anglers the art of the swing. When you fish with Lee, expect calm, patient, and dialed in. Lee delivers days filled with learning, laughs, and big trout.

Rain Keating – Guide

Rain began guided on the forks of the Flathead and the Green River in Utah before settling down on the Mighty Missouri. The big, powerful trout and the river’s flat but complex water hooked him right away. When he’s not on the oars, you’ll find him somewhere out West chasing upland birds with his Brittany or patrolling the local ski hill.

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Living Water Guide - Will Curney

Will Curney – Guide

Originally from Texas, Will has been fly fishing the Missouri River since the late 90s. He moved to Helena Montana full-time in 2020 to pursue guiding full-time. Whether you’re a first-time angler or a lifelong fisherman, Will is a patient coach and a natural teacher.

Trent Brown – Captain | Guide

Trent is a renowned Montana guide who specializes in the 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.

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Parker - Missouri River Guide - Craig MT

Jeff 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 his 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.

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