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.
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I did better today doing one drift, but it didn’t start out well with boats running around, but I started over and it went ok. I just missed getting a repeat of yesterdays Eagle dive but I was just one … Continue reading →
They said sunny at first, clouds moving in later. But it was cloudy early and sunny later. I didn’t see much, but you never know, I usually see something to make it worth it. I had one last chance before … Continue reading →
A few more photos from last time out on the Rock River. A Whitetail Deer buck, a scenic pic and a goose with her chicks:
This is a slideshow, click on one image to start it. This was from 5/4/26. I drift by this nest to check on them, staying far away. This eagle must be getting old because she sleeps a lot. She did … Continue reading →
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Bald Eagles from 5/4/26 along the Rock River near Sterling Rock Falls Illinois. I believe this female is getting old because I find her eyes closed a lot. It happened last year too. They had 3 chicks again, these 2 … Continue reading →
I am back under a new name. This is Dave Tackett, from Dave Tackett Photography, Fishead Cartoons and Fishead Tackle. This new website is to share my Rock River Photos and much more, like Fishing Cartoons and river stories. I … Continue reading →