October 14, 2025

New Work: Japan to Jamaica and a Patagonia book launch

Our film Japan to Jamaica has been released and a Patagonia released a new book, Pheasant Tail Simplicity.

New Work: Japan to Jamaica and a Patagonia book launch
Kingsley, Naoki's guide in Black River, Jamaica. From our film Japan to Jamaica. Photo by Zach Johaneson.

Hi Everyone, a couple fun releases coming your way! First, without further ado, Tributaries is very excited to release our latest YETI presents. Secondly, a new Patagonia book released by Yvon Chouinard, Craig Matthews and Mauro Mazzo. Last, a grip of behind the scenes photos from both productions. Enjoy!

YETI Presents | Japan to Jamaica: One Man's Pursuit of Rare Records and Mighty Tarpon.

Started in 2018, Japan to Jamaica, with Tributaries along for the ride, has watched the world change. Three American presidencies, the transformation of the outdoor and fly fishing world, YETI now having an award winning internal agency and I got married - a lot can happen in 7 years! 

But: the final words of Herbie Miller in this film, talking about connecting contrasts and bringing culture together - is why we were and remain passionate about this story and telling stories in general - that'll never change. We're excited to present to you, via a YETI presents, Japan to Jamaica. Starring Naoki Ienaga.

Also, Zach, our super producer, absolutely crushed as a slash photographer:

The photography of Japan to Jamaica by Zach Johaneson
We call him our super producer, but at heart he’s an incredible photographer.

Pheasant Tail Simplicity Book Launch

Directed by Bryan Gregson, Tributaries was happy to help finish production on the last pieces of Yvon, Craig and Mauro's vision. Shot in Montana over a few days, it was amazing to see these legends do their thing.

From Patagonia:

Published by Patagonia Books, the guide features step-by-step instructions for 18 essential fly patterns, all tied using feathers from a single source: the tail of a male ring-necked pheasant. QR codes throughout the book link to instructional videos demonstrating tying techniques and fishing methods that catch fish from Montana trout streams to Patagonian rivers to Caribbean bonefish flats.

Behind the Scenes

See more on our website.