I agree with SmallieFisherman, hire Chad. Not only are you going to learn the lake but you will also learn a bunch of techniques for Muskie fishing in general that you most likely wouldn't pick up on your own. Hiring a guide is the only way to go when first starting out. Example... A couple years ago my friend and I caught 25 Muskies over a 4 day span when we hired Chad.
-Fidler