Sage Foundation Outfit
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A perfectly balanced outfit comprised of Sage's most versatile trout rod weight and length, and SPECTRUM C 5/6 reel, our most popular trout reel and RIO Products' go-to RIO Gold fly line. Packaged in a custom rod and reel case.
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.
• STEALTH BLACK BLANK COLOR; BLACK PRIMARY WRAPS WITH SILVER TRIM WRAPS • SAGE SPECTRUM C REEL • RIO GOLD FLY LINE, TAPERED LEADER, AND BACKING • RUGGED BLACK NYLON ROD AND REEL CASE

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This is a stellar setup for a great price. Perfect for anglers looking for a premium rod/reel combo from an industry leading rod and reel maker. The Foundation outfit includes the Sage 9' 8-weight Foundation rod, Spectrum C 7/8 reel, and WF8F Rio Gold line (a fantastic all-purpose line). The 9 foot 8 weight is a very versatile saltwater and big game rod and built with high-performance medium-action graphite blank comparable to higher-priced rods.

This is the best quality of the beginning set ups. This is a rod that you will be able to grow into. This comes with a Sage spectrum reel and Tio gold weight forward line.