Im not really sure what type or brand of rod to get for a topwater rod. Looking to get a rod thats not gonna break the bank either. Like 75 or less. Thanks guys.

Brands are whatever you like and are comfortable with. Several companies make entry level rods that SHOULD turn out to be good topwater rods. I buy a lot of powell rods, but they dont really have anything for my TASTE for a topwater rod. I like a bit shorter rod 6'6"length and i like to use casting gear. Spinning rods work well too... i throw my reallyy liight TWs on spinning gear.

My topwater/jerkbait rod is a Daiwa T rod 6'6" M/xf casting rod- $64.99

Others that deserve a look are :

Berkley Lightning shock

Shimano Sellus

Shimano Convergence

Abu Garcia Vengence

All of those rods make a 6'6 or 6'8. Medium action casting rods. All of those rods can be had for less than 55 bucks.

Brands are whatever you like and are comfortable with. Several companies make entry level rods that SHOULD turn out to be good topwater rods. I buy a lot of powell rods, but they dont really have anything for my TASTE for a topwater rod. I like a bit shorter rod 6'6"length and i like to use casting gear. Spinning rods work well too... i throw my reallyy liight TWs on spinning gear.

My topwater/jerkbait rod is a Daiwa T rod 6'6" M/xf casting rod- $64.99

Others that deserve a look are :

Berkley Lightning shock

Shimano Sellus

Shimano Convergence

Abu Garcia Vengence

All of those rods make a 6'6 or 6'8. Medium action casting rods. All of those rods can be had for less than 55 bucks.

Thank you teal you always seem to be on top of it. Do you think a pro qualifier would go well with all of these rods? What is the best gear ratio for TW? Thanks again.

I would imagine it would. Ive never owned a PQ. There are several guys on here that love the PQ and im think that Elite Pro Edwin Evers uses them too. A standard 6:1 is sufficent for towater baits.

Im hoping one of the guys that uses PQs or some of those rods will chime in.

I am trying out a 6' Medium Abu Garcia rod for spooks and poppers this year.  The 7' was too long.  I could get away with 6'6" I got it at WalMart for less than $50 so it's worth a shot.