Berkley Big Game Casting Rod
- Length: 7 feet
- Size: 7 Feet
- Special: Medium Heavy
- Line Weight: 12-30 lb
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A medium heavy, two-piece casting rod built for heavier line classes, better suited to catfish than to typical light-tackle trout fishing.
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ASIN: B00NQHK1V2Model: 1121417Category: Fishing Rods
Overview
The Berkley 1121417 is a two-piece casting rod measuring 7 feet, rated medium heavy with a 12 to 30 pound line range. Berkley lists it against catfish and trout, a combination that spans fairly different fishing styles.
A medium heavy power rating paired with a 12-30lb line window leans toward the catfish end of that species pairing more than delicate trout presentations, since most trout fishing calls for lighter tackle than this rod is rated for. The two-piece breakdown makes it easier to transport than a one-piece blank.
- 7 foot, 2-piece casting rod
- Medium heavy power
- Line weight rating 12-30lb
- Item weight 0.74 pounds
Who it's for
Anglers fishing for catfish, or trout in bigger water where heavier line and stouter backbone are needed, are the better fit here. Someone chasing trout with light line and small lures on typical trout water would find this rod overbuilt for the job.
Pros and cons
- Medium heavy power handles heavier line and stronger fish
- Two-piece design travels and stores more easily
- Wide 12-30lb line rating covers several line weights
- Power rating is heavier than typical light trout tackle
Performance notes
The medium heavy power and wide 12-30lb line range give the rod backbone for setting hooks on stronger-pulling fish and turning them away from cover, at the cost of the sensitivity a lighter rod would offer for subtle bites.
Specifications
| Brand | Berkley |
|---|---|
| Model | 1121417 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Length | 7 feethigher than 60% of 31 fishing rods |
| Size | 7 Feet |
| Line Weight | 12-30 lbhigher than 61% of 32 fishing rods |
| Item Weight | 0.74 poundshigher than 71% of 29 fishing rods |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Blend |
| Color | Multi |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Medium Heavy |
| Technique | Casting |
| Target Species | Catfish, Trout |
Closest rivals on specs
Sougayilang Telescopic Carbon Fiber Fishing Rod- Item Weight 0.74 vs 0.45 pounds (+64%)
- Line Weight 12 vs 10 lb (+20%)
Fiblink Portable Travel Surf Spinning Rod- Item Weight 0.74 vs 1 pounds (-26%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Berkley 1121417 a one-piece or two-piece rod?
It is a two-piece rod, listed as 2 pieces.
What line weight does the Berkley 1121417 handle?
It is rated for 12 to 30 pound line.
What power rating is this rod?
It is rated medium heavy.