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. 

Features

- Graphite IIIe Technology
- Stealth Black blank colour
- 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
- Black anodised aluminium up-locking reel seat (4WT - 6WT)
- Snub-nose cork handle (4WT - 6WT)
- Black anodized aluminium up-locking reel seat (6WT - 9WT)
- Snub-nose cork handle with fighting butt (6WT - 9WT)

Specifications

- Model: 4WT (490-4)
- Handle: Snub-Nose, Half Wells
- Length: 9'0"
- Line Weight: 4
- Weight (oz): 2 7/8
- Tube Size: 31"
- Pieces: 4

- Model: 5WT (590-4)
- Handle: Snub-Nose, Half Wells
- Length: 9'0"
- Line Weight: 5
- Weight (oz): 3 1/16oz
- Tube Size: 31in
- Pieces: 4

- Model: 6WT (690-4)
- Handle: Snub-Nose, Half Wells
- Length: 9'0"
- Line Weight: 6
- Weight (oz): 3 1/4
- Tube Size: 31"
- Pieces: 4

- Model: 7WT (7100-4)
- Handle: Full-Wells with EVA Fighting Butt
- Length: 10'0"
- Line Weight: 7
- Weight (oz): 4
- Tube Size: 34.5"
- Pieces: 4

- Model: 8WT (890-4)
- Handle: Full-Wells with EVA Fighting Butt
- Length: 9'0"
- Line Weight: 8
- Weight (oz): 3 13/16
- Tube Size: 31"
- Pieces: 4

- Model: 9WT (990-4)
- Handle: Full-Wells with EVA Fighting Butt
- Length: 9'0"
- Line Weight: 9
- Weight (oz): 3 15/16
- Tube Size: 31"
- Pieces: 4