Description

Equipped with a high-performance blank (Graphite IIIe), the FOUNDATION has a fast action providing excellent casting power and effortless control. Its the very foundation of what defines a Sage rod Performance – taking your game to another level. Whether you are a guide on the Madison or exploring your backyard waters, the FOUNDATION series delivers the signature Sage feel. For over 35 years weve built performance rods one at a time on Bainbridge Island, WA. The same 27 sets of skilled hands that craft all Sage rods construct the FOUNDATION.

• Graphite IIIe Technology
• Stealth Black blank color
• Black primary thread wraps with Silver trim wraps
• Ceramic stripper guides; Hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
• Rugged black nylon rod tube with divided liner
• 4WT – 6WT
• Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
• Snub-nose cork handle
• 6WT – 9WT
• Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
• Snub-nose cork handle with fighting butt

MODEL ROD HANDLE ROD LENGTH ROD LINE WEIGHT WEIGHT TUBE SIZE 490-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9′ 4wt 2 7/8oz 31in 590-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9′ 5wt 3 1/16oz 31in 690-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9′ 6wt 3 1/4oz 31in 691-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9′ 6wt 3 1/2oz 31in 7100-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 10′ 7wt 4 oz 34 1/2in 790-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9′ 7wt 3 11/16oz 31in 890-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9′ 8wt 3 13/16oz 31in 990-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9′ 9wt 3 15/16oz 31in