ohio / michigan fishing

I'm after another rod and reel. Been looking at the gloomis muskie xh rod. Has anyone used them? I have the Daiwa Lexa 400 reel already and have had no complaints out of it what so ever. But looking for something different. I know lewis has one but low line cap is the draw back to me with it...

I am a fly angler looking for some larger game. Northern Pike and Musky have got my attention. That being said, Am I allowed to fish in Michigan or will I return to a vandalized truck. Can anyone clarify what the Ohio / Michigan relationships is with boating and fishing?