Jeff English

Growing up in the rural Finger Lakes region of upstate New York Jeff English began fishing  with his Grandfather before he attended school. His enthusiam for the outdoors led him to Flagstaff, AZ, where college took a backseat to the light powder skiing of the western U.S.  Skiing became a lifestyle for Jeff, who made it to the mountain over 100 days a year for the next several years.

Reluctantly deciding to settle down a bit Jeff sold Real Estate for 7 years, then switched to selling Yellow Page advertising for the next 6 years. The Yellow Page job allowed him the freedom to create his own schedule which he used  learning to fly fish at Lees Ferry.

Jeff discovered Lees Ferry in 1978 & has been fishing here ever since. His love for this amazing fishery is probably exemplified most by the calendars he photographed & published single handed in 1990 & 91. He also designed & published the first comprehensive river map of the Lees Ferry section of the Colorado river. Guiding seemed  the next logical step for him so he began this new career in 1990 and never looked back. After 10 years of  guiding, Jeff was invited to become a partner with Lees Ferry Anglers in 2000.

 Jeff's also guided  for No See Um Lodge in Bristol Bay Alaska, for four seasons. As an Alaskan Guide he focused on the 30 + inch wild rainbows that region of Alaska is known for. During those years Jeff guided over 250 days a year between Alaska and Lees Ferry.

Some of Jeff's accomplishments include photos and articles that have appeared in Fly Fisherman Magazine, Fly Rod & Reel, and Trout Unlimited to mention a few. He also hosted television shows  with Jim & Kelly Watt for Fly Fishing Video Magazine.

Jeff also has volunteered countless days of his own time representing the recreational benefits of Lees Ferry as a stakeholder for the Adaptive Management Working Group. His participation to this cause has provided valuable information for the science community to understand the ecology of the fishery known as Lees Ferry.

Jeff English has over 3000 days guiding, combine this with his sales experience and you have knowledge  and experience with a professional who knows how to sell fun in a truly beautiful setting. He works well with everyone, from the experts to the first timers, he is great at teaching.