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About Dave Tackett

I take Rock River Photos from my boat, all hand held in full manual. I use an R5II and 2 R5 cameras with rf 100-500 and ef 300 II. I also fish some, but spend most of my time drifting. I drift near Sterling Rock Falls and the Mississippi River pool 13 & 14.

Tractor 10/28/26

Tractor 10/28/26

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10/30/26

Sunrise maple this morning:

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10/29/26 Mississippi River

With clouds in the forecast I decided to go to the Mississippi River. I did catch one 9#, 27″. The river is still muddy. I heard a Falcon, tried to get focus in low light and just couldn’t catch up … Continue reading →

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10/28/26 Rock River Drift

10/28/26 Rock River Drift – Sure was a nice day, light winds, clear sky and warm. I’m glad I went out, clouds and rain coming so I won’t be out for a few days. Photos include Loggers, Flicker, Cormorant, young … Continue reading →

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10/26/26 Coopers Hawk in my Yard

10/26/26 Coopers Hawk in my Yard trying to catch house sparrows with no luck:

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10/25/26 Rock River Drift

10/25/26 Rock River Drift – The morning started out not seeing a young deer right in front of me as I was looking in the wrong direction, but I still got a few photos of her playing. I saw a … Continue reading →

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10/23/26 Herbie

My partner, Herbie. He has been going out in my boats for 14 years now. He is silent, stays out of the way and freezes when he tangles. He just sits under my seat or up front nose to the … Continue reading →

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10/23/2026 Rock River Drift

10/23/2026 Rock River Drift – I extended my drift this time, drifting all the way to Rod & Gun Club area. I saw a young deer, then a doe about 50 yards down. I did find another eagle’s nest down … Continue reading →

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10/20/2026 Rock River Drift

10/20/2026 Rock River Drift – I didn’t see hardly any wildlife at all. I ran up river, didn’t see any eagles or deer, started my drift

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10/19/2026 Rock River Drift

10/19/2026 Rock River Drift – I didn’t see much wildlife today. As I ran upriver, I looked for the eagles that usually perch in the area, but they were gone. I didn’t see much of anything until I got about a … Continue reading →

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