Equipped with a high-performance blank (Graphite IIIe), the FOUNDATION 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.

• 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

• Sage SPECTRUM C reel
• RIO Premier Gold fly line, tapered leader, and backing
• Rugged black nylon rod and reel case