ORIGINAL: indianahunter83
The key to topwater tackle is having a fairly stiff rod
I would agree except for one instance. I like to have a little flimsier of a rod when throwing buzzbaits to let the bass get more time to get its mouth around the bait. This helps because the instinct to instantly set the hook after a bass nails the buzzbait can lead to many missed fish. Other than that I totally agree.
Definately a good point. Any topwater you are retrieving moderately fast or fast you can certainly benefit from a lighter action rod. Great point.
When using the stiff rods, I like a fast action tip, you get a decent amount of snap action on a bait with a minimal amount of movement.
Josh made a great point too about using buzzbaits for bass on beds. They are a great exploratory/prospecting bait starting about this time of year (depending on where you are.... but its either here or coming in the next few weeks).