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Multi-Application / Fast Action

FOUNDATION 690-4

FOUNDATION 690-4

$550.00
$550.00

The 690-4 is a very powerful trout rod, able to cast large, heavy and wind-resistant flies long distances or into heavy winds. Great for big river trout fishing and smallmouth bass.

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  • Model:
    FOUNDATION 690-4
  • Line Size:
    6WT
  • Rod Length:
    9'0"
  • Handle:
    Standard Handle
  • Color:
    Stealth Black
  • Pieces:
    4
  • SKU:
    2035-690-4
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FOUNDATION

Overview

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.

FOUNDATION

Features

FOUNDATION

Details

Graphite IIIe Technology

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

Snub-nose cork handle with fighting butt

Rugged black nylon rod tube with divided liner

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Black primary wraps with silver trim wraps

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Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat

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Rugged black nylon rod tube with divided liner

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Ceramic stripper guides; Hard chrome snake guides and tip-top

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DRY FLY

A fast action provides the capability to stay tight to the line and in control of the presentation, while the high line speed drives a tight loop that assists in laser accuracy in technical dry fly situations. With a sensitive tip section to protect light tippets, a versatile balance between accuracy and delicacy is achieved.
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NYMPHING

A powerful butt section easily lifts fish from their lie and gives great turnover capabilities for multi-nymph rigs. With a sensitive tip section to protect light tippets, a versatile balance between lifting power and delicacy provides perfect synergy for nymph fishing.
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STREAMERS

A powerful butt section easily throws a wide range of streamers and accommodates effective sinking tip lines. In addition, it provides the ability to quickly pull aggressive fish out of structure for increased landing success.

GRAPHITE IIIe

POWERFUL. DURABLE.

Graphite IIIe Technology brings power and durability resulting in a more connected feel throughout the casting stroke, making longer and more accurate casts possible. Constructed using glass scrims within layers of graphite, Graphite IIIe rods are noted for their light weight, dependability, and smooth feel.

MADE IN USA

At Sage, craftsmanship is our people. We’re not a big faceless factory, but rather a workplace of craftspeople who design and build the world’s best fly rods and reels using our hands and hearts. We do it by sharing ideas and always asking the next question to find what can be done to make this better. Our rods are built one at time right here on Bainbridge Island, WA, following hundreds of meticulous steps and passing through 23 sets of hands. Our reels are also designed right here, and then precision-crafted with exclusive USA carbon to tolerance only Sage can deliver. We’re out there fishing the same places in the same unforgiving conditions that you are. Craftsmanship is applied experience. Lifetimes of it.

Overall rating: 4.909091 / 5 from 22 reviews.

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Reviews

Foundation 4wt

"Excellent way to get into the sage brand and super happy with the action of the rod. I think this rod is very good with presenting dry flys because of the action is just perfect. The only thing I would like to see is a place to hook your fly other than the cork but I just put my fly on the eye and run it around my reel. Thanks sage for doing a great job."

— Trevor W. (5/5)

Awesome rod. Customer service could be better.

"Today, I fished the Firehole river in Yellowstone Park. The rod was awesome! I was casting much further and more accurately. The only complaint I have is with customer service. I contacted them online to ask where the serial number is so I can register the rod for the warranty and after a week, they have not gotten back to me."

— Hugh H. (5/5)

Great American made rod for the price

"Casts really well. I’d say it’s on the slower side of fast. Match with a slightly overweight line."

— derrick h. (4/5)

foundation rod

"graphite llle is the best! can not beat the smooth flow of power. very durable! very glad you brought it ba ck!"

— Jeff J. (5/5)

Great rod for price

"If you can’t get it done with this, the problem is you."

— Aaron B. (5/5)

Fantastic Rod

"I love this rod…I just upgraded from a slower action 5 wt to this faster 6 wt…it’s a whole lot nicer to punch the line out further (when needed) and I it’s built in the US."

— David H. (5/5)

Foundation

"With the cost of rods much like everything else getting more expensive, I found the foundation rod casting and feel to be very comparable to the more expensive rods has a great feel and with most of my cast less than 50 feet its perfect"

— Richard F. (5/5)

Foundation

"Outstanding rod!"

— Mark P. (5/5)

Precision work of Art

"My new Sage "Foundation" fly rod is over the top awesome. Its a great rod with great backbone and excellent loading energy. Im sending all sizes of flies with on point accuracy. Keep up the good work"

— Robby C. (5/5)

Everything I expected

"Everything I expected"

— Thomas G. (5/5)

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