Berkley CWD2-562LS Fishing Rod
- Fishing Rod
- 14 lb
- 2
- Composite
- More reviewed than 61%
A light power, 2-piece spinning rod sized for trout, bass and perch, a reasonable pick for anglers who want an easy to transport rod for lighter freshwater species.
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How it ranks among the 54 fishing rods we track
4.4★ across 250 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
250 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Berkley CWD2-562LS is a 5 foot 6 inch, two piece spinning rod built from composite material with a light power rating, weighing about 0.2 pounds. Berkley lists it for trout, bass or perch.
As a 2-piece rod, it breaks down for easier transport and storage compared with a one-piece blank, while the light power rating suits smaller fish rather than heavy cover work. The composite build blends fiberglass and graphite traits, which typically favors durability over the lightest possible feel.
- 5'6" length, 2-piece
- Light power rating
- Composite material
- About 0.2 lbs
Who it's for
Anglers targeting trout, bass or perch with light spinning tackle, especially those who want a packable 2-piece rod for travel. Not for anyone needing heavy power for big baits or fishing thick cover.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 2-piece design packs down for travel
- Light power suits trout, bass and perch
- Composite build for durability
- Light power isn't suited to heavy lures or big fish
- No seller description confirming exact line and lure weight ranges
Performance notes
At 5 foot 6 inches with a light power rating, this rod is built for finesse presentations and smaller to mid-size fish rather than heavy lures. The 2-piece composite blank trades a small amount of sensitivity for the convenience of breaking down into two shorter sections for transport.
Specifications
| Brand | Berkley |
|---|---|
| Model | CWD2-562LS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Line Weight | 14 lb |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Size | 5 feet |
| Length | 5 feet |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Composite |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Light |
| Technique | Spinning |
| Target Species | Trout, Bass, or Perch |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fishing rods.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley CWD2-562LS Fishing RodThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 250 | 4.0 / 5 |
| PLUSINNO FPLFBO01-FBA Fishing RodPLUSINNO | 4.3 / 5 | 6,208 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Sougayilang 1.8mHBSXY with bag-CA Fishing RodSougayilang | 4.3 / 5 | 5,571 | 4.3 / 5 |
| KastKing Centron Combo-1 Fishing RodKastKing | 4.4 / 5 | 2,552 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Shakespeare MCRSP562L Fishing RodShakespeare | 4.2 / 5 | 2,707 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Berkley CWD2-562LS
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size is the Berkley CWD2-562LS?
5 feet 6 inches, in two pieces, with a light power rating.
What fish is this rod built for?
Berkley lists it for trout, bass or perch.
Does this rod break down for travel?
Yes, it's a 2-piece rod.