When Berkley's first Lightning Rod® hit the market in 1984 a legend was born. Today, the Lightning Rod is still known as one of the best sticks around -- and now it's lighter, stronger, and faster than ever! The high graphite content in the Lighting Rod's advanced IM-6 blank delivers plenty of lightweight sensitivity while titanium-coated guide frames with stainless steel inserts enable smooth, accurate casting with very little line wear. Optimal balance and superior sensitivity at a price that's hard to beat!Action:M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy H = Heavy
Average Customer Rating:
4.6 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
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(36 reviews)
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33 of 36 (92%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
A little rough sounding,November 1, 2009
By PhantomIIfrom Tampa, FL
Advantages: Ease of use, Style/Design, Value for money Disadvantages: makes too much noise when using braided line
"Ok I know I shouldn't dog a $40.00 rod too much so I will just list my only complaint. The Rods seem to make too much noise when using braided line, They cast well enough and have decent feel but the vibration using braided line will keep me from buying anymore of them."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 2 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great rod!,October 29, 2009
By fishingboy14from Bloomington, IN
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"This rod is great for everything. I love the feel. It is a great rod plus it is very cheap. Berkley rods are great!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 3 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Ok deal,October 13, 2009
By Trojanfrom California
"The rod seems and looks like a good deal but I would say its an average deal at best. I won this rod in a raffle and had heard some of the hype. Berkley seemed to get a decent blank (though most lightning rods always had this) and jazzed up the seat, but the went cheap on the guides. The guides aren't the best quality and need a few more on the rod. I understand they were shooting for a price point but spend a few bucks more and make a great rod."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Review 4 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Good Rod For The Price!,August 31, 2009
By BanjoKingfrom LaSalle, ON
Advantages: Performs well, Value for money Disadvantages: Durability
"This rod is a fairly good rod, especially for the pricetag. It's not as sensitive as other higher end rods, but then again, sensitivity isn't something you'd expect for this price. One thing for sure is that it is a very strong rod. The only other con besides the sensitivity is the durability of the cork. It seems to fall apart a lot faster than higher end cork handles. Other than that, good rod for the price!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 5 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
lightning rod,August 11, 2009
By mikey12from brooks georgia
Disadvantages: Durability
"this pole is not made strong. i went to pick it up out of a boat and it snapped"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
No
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Review 6 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great rod,July 6, 2009
By firehawkfrom southwestern oklahoma
Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Value for money, very sensitive
"I purchased 2 6'6" med. action rods and love them. great for spinnerbaits, worming, and buzzbaits. lightweight, fits in my hands well and balances great."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 7 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Don't Let Price Fool You,June 19, 2009
By NCbassmaster8from Stem, NC
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I have the 6'6" MH rod. Great all around rod. Sensitive and good for the price."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 8 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
dest rod ever made,June 6, 2009
By billybob2619from southern ohio
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money, lightwieght but hard backbone
"i have 5 of these rods i use them for everything from bass catfish, muskie, pike, these are great rods the 7 ft mh action are awsome would recomend to any one"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 9 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
good rod,May 25, 2009
By Eddie33from NEW HAVEN ,CT
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"i purchased the 7' mh and paired it with abu garcia 4600 c3 . the lightweight rod has the backbone for a good hookset, but does not fetigue you."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 10 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best For Price,May 14, 2009
By Antonio
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"This its a excellent quality for the money i have 3 different models and they all work great."
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Review 11 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great rod,April 18, 2009
By gbutlerfrom Albermarel sound NC
"I bought this rod about a week ago and i love it!I bought the 7ft MH action for chatterbaits and swim jigs.i like it because it really has alot of backbone to get the bass out of cover.i will be buying more of these in the future"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
No
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Review 12 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
fish of all sizes,March 28, 2009
By weekendangler
"this rod can do it all especially when paired with a shimano citica. i have the 6.6 mh. i went from catching yellowtail, white sea bass, and baracuda to catching bass in rivers. this rod held up through everything."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 13 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
BEST ROD ON THE MARKET FOR THE PRICE,February 26, 2009
By KIRBYRJ198from MOBILE ALA
"WHEN THE LIGHTING ROD CAME OUT IN 1984 I BOUGHT ONE I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS IT HAS GREAT FEEL STRENGTH SENSITIVITY I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 14 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Rod, Great Price!,December 28, 2008
By bassguru879from Henryville, Indiana
"I purchased this rod to go along with my BPS Megacast reel, and I absolutely love it! You cannot find a better rod for around $40. I use this rod for jigs, and you can't find a much more sensitive rod. I keep this rod close by every time I go out. Its becoming my go-to rod. I love the features of it. The handle design is great! Especially if you fish as much as i do! A great rod for $40! Pick one up and try it today."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Rod For The Price,September 4, 2008
By BassFisher08from Demotte, IN
"I purchased a 6'6" M rod a few months ago for my KVD baitcast reel and I couldn't be happier. The IM6 blanks make this rod very lightweight and easy to handle, and the titanium-coated guides aid in extremely smooth casting. I use mostly Berkley Lightning Rods and highly recommend them."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 16 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
best rod for the price,August 12, 2008
By Longhorn23from Guyton, GA
"this rod is extremely sesitive. I use it for pitchin and flippin and for froggin. When i'm flippin i can feel the bass looking at my bait. you can tell when a fish swims by your lure. for $44 this is the best rod you can by"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 17 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
light but Powerul,July 1, 2008
By TheRiVeRRATfrom Hamilton , OH
"the Berkley lightning rod is a great channel cat rod but is also a great bass rod. it may be a light rod but i would trust it to haul in a 30 lb shovelhead. best rod for med-large sized fish."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Price/Perfromance buy out there,June 25, 2008
By AggieReelGuyfrom College Station, TX
"THE best rod for the money. Just a solid rod, especially for the price. Very durable blank and guides. The "Ambassaduer 5500" of rods: adequate performance that lasts forever at a good price point. I still have several in my lineup."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 19 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Rod at any price,June 22, 2008
By AndrewGfrom Cadiz, KY
"After fishing several rods, nothing compares to this product. The sensitivity is amazing. I fish bass tournaments on a regular basis and use lures such as the jig and pig, and texas and california rigged worms. The sensitivity is second to none. Don't waste your money on expensive rods, this baby has everything you need!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 20 for Berkley® Lightning Rods® - Trigger
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great rod,great price!!!,June 21, 2008
By gerberfrom cincinnati ohio
"this is the best rod you can buy for the money i bought it during the fishing classic for 20 dollars and they even gave me a 5 dollar rebate it's nothing fancy but it dose its job and will catch you fish i highly reccomend this rod."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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