Advice on catching summer muskie?

[OldTimer]

When targeting Muskie I don't use anything below 17 pound and go as high as 30 pound. I use mono, but I suppose that you could go higher with the newer "super" lines or braid.

Wire leader length should at least exceed the max length of your lure including the hooks when stretched out.

Being old school - my favourites include:
Large Rebel or Rapala minnow baits
Rapala X-Rap Jointed Shad
Mepps Muskie Killer (black bucktail)
Lucky Strike Wooden Plugs
Rapala Countdown Magnum (size 14, 5.5” body)

and

Top water: Muskie Jitterbug, large Sputterbug (if you can find one), Rebel Magnum Pop R.