Pair it with a durable baitcaster reel spooled with some of the new no stretch super braids. Use 10 to 14 inch leaders. Most muskie anglers own at least one of everything in the bait shop. That's just not necessary. Basic stuff will catch fish all the time.
Most fishermen pursuing the brutes, the trick often is to show fish something different.
Try throwing some spinnerbaits that are sized for bass, but made from heavier wire. Once on the water, start by searching for deep edges of weedlines. Turn on the GPS plotter and motor along the outside weed edges. When done, you have a map showing all the points and turns along the way. Also note where slots run through the weeds from deep to shallow water.