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I'm going up north in July to visit a relative. I also want to try muskie fishing for the first time while I'm there. My relatives are not big fisherman so they wouldn't know anything about muskie fishing.

For you muskie fisherman out there, I need some advice.

Rod: length, power, what brand do you like, are there special rods for muskie?

Reel: I'm using a Shimano Cardiff. OK?

Line: Braid, mono or flouro, how about leaders, special muskie lines?

Lures: what are some of your best topwaters, swimaits, cranks, etc.

Anything else you think would be helpful, please include.

Thanks to all who reply.