Sage Foundation Rod
Equipped with a high-performance blank (Graphite IIIe), the Foudation has a fast action providing excellent casting power and effortless control. It’s 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 we’ve 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 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 | Handle | Lenght | Pieces | Tube size (in) | Weight (oz) |
490-4 | A | 9' 0" | 4 | 31 | 2 7/8 |
590-4 | A | 9' 0" | 4 | 31 | 3 1/16 |
690-4 | A | 9' 0" | 4 | 31 | 3 1/4 |
790-4 | B | 9' 0" | 4 | 31 | 3 11/16 |
890-4 | B | 9' 0" | 4 | 31 | 3 13/16 |