Easily asked question, can braid cover ALL aspects of topwater fishing that mono covers?   I am trying to eliminate mono line if I can.  The only purpose I really have kept it around for is for top water work.  Thanks in advance guys.

It can, but I like mono on most topwaters due to its stretch. It's all about preference though.

Easily answered...........Yes.

I use nothing but braid for all my fishing.  I always use leaders, a bit of shock IMO is important especially for topwater. I keep my leaders about 18" fresh and 24" for salt, too long leader is more stretch than I want, I may as well use mono.  

I don't use braid for it's strength, which is always higher than the label.  If I'm using 10# for example my drag is going to be somewhere around 3# or less, plus I'm using a lighter leader.  Doesn't make any difference how strong the braid is as my chain is as strong as the weakest link.  I use it for line management and capacity.

The problem with tying braid directly to top water baits is that you run a high risk of getting the line tangled in the hook's split rings. Especially with a walk-the-dog type retrieve, or any presentation where the bait has some slack in it. Braid being very supple has a tendency to loop around the baits more easily than mono and get tangled. What I usually do is tie on a short, 2' length of mono leader to the braid with an Alberto knot. That way the relative stiffness of the mono keeps tangles to a minimum.