Berkley 1121417 Fishing Rod
- Fishing Rod
- 12-30 lb
- 2
- Blend
- Better rated than 62%
- More reviewed than 80%
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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How it ranks among the 54 fishing rods we track
4.5★ across 821 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
821 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
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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.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 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 | |
| Line Weight | 12-30 lb |
| Item Weight | 11.8 ounces |
| Size | 7 feet |
| Length | 7 feet |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Blend |
| Color | Multi |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Medium Heavy |
| Technique | Casting |
| Target Species | Catfish, Trout |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley 1121417 Fishing RodThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 821 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Berkley 1121417
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
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.