Vinyl eaves trough downspout can be bought at Home Depot. 10' length for about $10, easily cut into sections and placed in milk crate or file folder and makes a great Muskie lure tackle box.
Doesn't sound like your a caster but one of the nicest features in my buddy's new Lund Impact is the flip down rear bench. When down it creates a hug rear casting deck (also good for sun bathing) When up its a nice comfy bench seat with drink holders!
The heavy rods/reels and line are not just for the baits, they are also so the fish can be landed quickly! Muskie for all they're mean looks are very fragile fish and don't recover well from prolonged battles on light gear!