• Minimalist finish
• Premium blank

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.

• Handcrafted on Bainbridge Island, USA
• Graphite IIIe Technology
• Stealth Black blank color; Black primary wraps with silver trim wraps
• Ceramic stripper guides; Hard chrome snake guides and tip-top
• Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
• Snub nose cork handle with fighting butt on saltwater weights
• Rugged black nylon rod tube with divided liner

Model rod handle rod length rod line weight Tube Size Weight 490-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9ft 0in 4 31in 2 7/8oz 590-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9ft 0in 5 31in 3 1/16oz 690-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9ft 0in 6 31in 3 1/4oz 691-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9ft 0in 6 31in 3 1/2oz 790-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9ft 0in 7 31in 3 11/16oz 890-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9ft 0in 8 31in 3 13/16oz 990-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9ft 0in 9 31in 3 15/16oz