Looking for a rod for my heavier topwaters like a Spro Rat 40 and Whopper Plopper 130. What kind of action and taper should I be looking for? Dont want a swimbait rod though. Wouldnt mind something that could serve another purpose as well. Thanks.

I use an e6x swimbait rod and also use for list flipping and large deep crankbaits...not perfect , but works 

Any heavy-fast or mod-fast rod around 7 to 7.5' will do fine.

7 to 7.5 foot Heavy action with a fast tip, should be great for those baits and also will double as a dang good frog rod.

 

I have the Powell Inferno H-F and use it for all my frogs and other buzzing type top water baits.