Meet Our Guides

At Living the Dream Guide Service, we are all about making your fishing dreams come true. Our expert guides specialize in bass and crappie fishing, ensuring you have an unforgettable experience on the water. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, we've got you covered. Let's hook some fish together!

Jerry Thompson

Captain Jerry Thompson

Jerry Thompson has owned and operated LTD Guide Service for 18 years. He has fished Toledo Bend the better part of his life. He is truly Living the Dream!!

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Captain Randy Cassels

Randy has been fishing with us as a customer for several years. He has retired from the military and come to work for us as a guide. You'll enjoy his personality and have a great time.

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Captain Jim Shanley

Jim has been with LTD from the beginning. He has lived and fished on Toledo Bend for 37 years.

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Captain Michael Shanley

Michael was born here on Toledo Bend and has fished here since he was old enough to fish. He left the oilfield to "Live his Dream".

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Captain Austin Watkins

Austin has been fishing with LTD for 3 years now. He had a great college bass fishing career and now fishes with us on weekends.

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Captain Jack Hains

Jack has been inducted into the Louisiana Sportsman Hall of Fame - he fished professionally for years.  He has fished with us for 5 years now, strictly for crappie.

Captain Robert Lewis - crappie fishing guide on Toledo Bend

Captain Robert Lewis

Robert has fished with LTD for 2 years now.  Concentrating on crappie, he fishes from a pontoon boat.

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Captain Matt Loetscher

Matt is a former collegiate bass champion that has been guiding on Toledo Bend full time since 2014.  He was named 2022 Bass Champs Angler of the Year and voted Best Bass Guide in LA in 2019.  Matt also gives electronics classes.

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Captain Brandon O'Neal

Brandon joined the LTD Team in 2022 after a long career of tournament fishing and guiding on Lake Fork.  He guides for both Bass and Crappie

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Damon Borel

Damon is new to the LTD Team, he guides from a pontoon boat with a cabin on it.  Perfect for cold weather.  He is located on the Texas side and usually guides out of Fin & Feather