Rod/Line for Topwater?

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What rod/line combo do you find works best with topwater lures?

Light rod w/ mono
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Med rod w/ mono
4
13%
Light rod w/ braid
4
13%
Med rod w/ braid
20
63%
Other
4
13%
 
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I have the best results on a 7' med/fast with braid. The same rod with mono didn't work as well for me.
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6ft medium action rod, Shimano Calais/Chronarch, 30lb braid. I go to a MH rod for full sized plugs.
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7 to 7.5 MH with mono and the same length in a med. with braid.

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I use a 6'6" MH with Braid, its a stiff rod, but I like the way ir works a plg and it has plenty of back bone for those bigger fish.
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7'6" ST Croix Tidemaster medium fast with the butt cut off and 15 lb braid..Okuma MDS 30..
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My favorite topwater rod came by accident. It was an 8' Medium power, fast action St. Croix Tidemaster that had it's tip broken off. It is now 7'6", a medium heavy and a great topwater rod.

Like John's, it's a pretty stiff rod but you stay connected to the lure that way.
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Rik wrote:My favorite topwater rod came by accident. It was an 8' Medium power, fast action St. Croix Tidemaster that had it's tip broken off. It is now 7'6", a medium heavy and a great topwater rod.

Like John's, it's a pretty stiff rod but you stay connected to the lure that way.
That's what I was 'fishin' for. I've found the same thing, but wasn't sure if it was the norm.
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