I wouldn't use anything but braid on topwater around grass, especially if it is matted up. That is about the only time I use braid (normally, I hate it), but you will love it if you hook a good one in the grass. Even a 2-3 pounder will weigh a ton if you have to pull it a few feet through the grass. In matted grass I always use a frog. I would use a heavy or extra heavy rod too, the longer the better to get that fish up out of the grass. The less stretch the better when in grass too, you want to get it's head turned and up as soon as you can. Timing is more important than anything, you will probably miss the first two or three setting the hook too fast, but you will get it down. I try not to react to the initial blow up, I try to wait until my line either gets tight, pulls, or moves to the side to set it.
I prefer heavy mono on a buzzbait, though, unless I am fishing over grass beds that haven't matted up, I will usually opt for the braid there too.
I would take two topwater rods if you are not too fond of braid, but have it one and use it on the grass.
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