I myself live in N.E. Indiana and have recently been bit by the muskie bug as well. I have a good friend who has been "muskie hunting" for many years and who has had some success. So I got very excited about the prospect of "hunting" with him for these monsters. But, like most hobbies, you need to be careful when it comes to the hype. You don't need to go out and spend a fortune on new rods and reels like alot of Muskie hunters will try convince you of. However you probably will want to look into the cost associated to potentially purchasing heavier tackle. Again I stress, you don't need to spend a fortune if you look around. I was able to find (with much research) a true Muskie rig for less than I paid for my Bass rig. It is a Beast!!! I'm not telling you to sacrifice quality, I'm saying NEVER pay full retail price for your gear. With patience, you can find some darn good deals out there. Also, make sure you're talking to the guys you normally fish with to get their perspective. You might be surprised what they say.
As exciting as it sounds to "muskie hunt", I have to agree partially with the other guys in that you can catch them on Bass rigs. But if you are, chances are, it's not intentional.
All-in-all, the point of this hobby (at least for me) is to get out there and enjoy the great outdoors with whomever it is will go with me. My wife, my kids, or friends. Just enjoy it. That may sound simple, but that's all I want.