Now things get tricky, it is time to spool up with line. I feel the new Spectra lines are the only way to go. One word of caution is buy only 50 pound test or heavier due to the unforgiving nature of this line, lost lures and fish will be the result. I've had the best results with Tuff Line, Iron Thread, and Spiderwire, and in my opinion these have made Dacron a word of the past. However there still are some applications where mono in the 17 to 25 pound range is preferred, in which case I go with a big name brand like Stren's Magnathin.
Leaders are available in many styles, but the one requirement is a high quality cross lock snap.
Next let's choose ten lures to cover most situations. Colors are usually dictated by water clarity with natural patterns being best for clear water, and brighter baits producing best in stained waters. Bucktails are notorious for being the best baits for hooking and holding fish. The recently reintroduced Billy Finn Bucktail is an outstanding bait and is among the best hooking and holding baits available. Jerkbaits are the best bait available to use for triggering muskies that follow into striking.