Bird Jones

Looking at getting a casting rod for top water prop lures and I have a few questions. I have a 6' 8" St Croix Mojo Bass MHF and St Croix calls it a jig and worm rod which is what I use it for. Looking at the chart for this rod the "Topwater" rods are MXF. Is there a reason why my existing rod wouldn't be a good choice? This leads to another question. My understanding with treble hook lures is you want a slow rod, not fast ones like St Croix is saying. I use braid and monofilament leaders. I need a 2 piece rod which is why I went with St Croix for my worm rod and would like to spend less than $200.

Thank you all

Figured I ought to join up here with all the reading and lurking I do. I am 37 and have been seriously fishing for 2 years. Mostly smaller lakes with my friend who is kind enough to take me out on his bass boat. This year I've also started bank fishing the Huron river. Bass is what I am usually aiming to catch however I'm not above tying on a crickhopper to go for bluegill when the bass bite gets grim. Not sure how much I can add to the site here as I am inexperienced but I do look forward to learning more.