I was stationed at Riley for a while and my Boos there. We went back last year for our 30th and stayed at cabins on the lake. Plan on going back again. I to did quit a bit of pheasant hunting.
Last time I hooked myself was at Milford Lake in KS. Ruined a crappie slaughter. But I cut the hook off the lure and the pushed it thru the skin then and pulled it out, thank goodness for beer. Always carry a good pair of wire cutters and Beer.