Berkley Big Game Spinning Rod
- Length: 8 feet
- Size: 8 Feet
- Special: Medium Heavy
- Line Weight: 30 lb
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An 8 foot medium heavy spinning rod suited mainly to catfish, with the two piece breakdown making it easier to transport than a one piece blank.
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ASIN: B00N09GB4WModel: 1121420Category: Fishing Rods
Overview
The Berkley 1121420 is an 8 foot, two piece spinning rod rated medium heavy, built from a blended material and rated to handle 30 pound line, listed for catfish and trout.
The line weight rating gives away this rod's real use, since Berkley pairs an 8 foot medium heavy blank with a 30 pound rating that leans toward catfish more than the trout also listed. A rod this stout would overpower most trout finesse presentations, so treat length and line rating as the better guide to how it actually fishes.
- 8 foot length
- Medium heavy rod power
- 30 pound line rating
- Two piece breakdown
Who it's for
Suits anglers casting from shore or a boat for catfish, where the extra length and line strength help with longer casts and heavier fish. Less suited to light line trout fishing despite trout appearing in the target species list.
Pros and cons
- Two piece build eases transport
- 30 pound line rating suits larger fish
- 8 foot length adds casting distance
- Line rating heavier than typical trout gear
- Blend material not specified in detail
Performance notes
The blended rod material combined with a medium heavy rating gives the backbone to handle 30 pound line and larger fish, while the 8 foot length adds casting distance the two piece design still packs down for storage.
Specifications
| Brand | Berkley |
|---|---|
| Model | 1121420 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Length | 8 feethigher than 73% of 31 fishing rods |
| Size | 8 Feet |
| Line Weight | 30 lbhigher than 90% of 32 fishing rods |
| Item Weight | 0.26 poundslower than 75% of 29 fishing rods |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Blend |
| Color | Multi |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Medium Heavy |
| Technique | Spinning |
| Target Species | Catfish, Trout |
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Berkley 1121420 fishing rod?
It measures 8 feet.
Is it a one piece or two piece rod?
Two pieces.
What line weight is it rated for?
30 pounds.