Sage Foundation Fly Rod

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 they’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.

• Four-piece fly rod
• Graphite IIIe technology brings power and durability resulting in more connected feel throughout the casting stroke
• Stealth Black blank color
• Black primary thread wraps with silver trim wraps
• Ceramic stripper guides; hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
• Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat 
• Rugged black nylon rod tube with divided liner
• Handcrafted in USA

Recommended lines:

• All-around: RIO® Products Premier RIO Gold
• Dry fly presentation: RIO Products Premier Technical Trout
• Streamers: RIO Products InTouch StreamerTip
• Nymphing: RIO Products InTouch Trout/Steelhead Indicator
• Lake: RIO Products InTouch Camolux