The easiest way to learn is to hire Chad. He will teach you what you need to know and put you on fish. Much better than wasting 500$ on lures an not knowing what you are doing. Kinkaid can be tough to learn, but it gets easier the more you fish it. I wouldn't even attempt to fish for muskie without a good net and glove. I like cranks and big spinners for Kinkaid, and you can never go wrong with shad colors in clear water, and reds/oranges/chartruese in muddy water.