Close-up view of the handle and part of the shaft of a Sage Foundation Fly Rod featuring a natural cork grip and black reel seat, designed for fly fishing enthusiasts.
Close-up view of the handle and part of the shaft of the Sage Foundation Fly Rod featuring a light-colored cork grip and sleek black rod construction designed for precision fly fishing.
Two views of the Sage Foundation Fly Rod showing the cork handle and sleek black fishing rod blank designed for precise fly fishing performance.
Sage Foundation Fly Rod with a cork handle and four-piece black graphite rod sections laid out next to a black protective rod tube case, designed for fly fishing and fishing tackle enthusiasts.

Sage

Sage Foundation Fly Rod

$550.00
SKU: 2035-490-4
Style:Foundation 490-4 9'0" 4wt. (4 Piece)
Quantity:
Pickup available at Thorne Bros - 10091 Central Ave. - PH# 763.572.3782 Usually ready in 24 hours

Sage Foundation Fly Rod

Foundation 490-4 9'0" 4wt. (4 Piece)

Thorne Bros - 10091 Central Ave. - PH# 763.572.3782

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

10091 Central Ave NE
Blaine MN 55434
United States

763-572-3782

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.

  • 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
  • Rugged black nylon rod tube with divided liner
  • 4WT - 6WT
  • Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
  • Snub-nose cork handle
  • 6WT - 9WT
  • Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
  • Snub-nose cork handle with fighting butt
MODEL ROD HANDLE ROD LENGTH ROD LINE WEIGHT WEIGHT TUBE SIZE
490-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9' 4wt 2 7/8oz 31in
590-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9' 5wt 3 1/16oz 31in
690-4 FOUNDATION SNUB-NOSE, HALF WELLS 9' 6wt 3 1/4oz 31in
691-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9' 6wt 3 1/2oz 31in
7100-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 10' 7wt 4 oz 34 1/2in
790-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9' 7wt 3 11/16oz 31in
890-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9' 8wt 3 13/16oz 31in
990-4 FOUNDATION FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 9' 9wt 3 15/16oz 31in

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of cancer and reproductive harm from exposure to Lead and lead compounds. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of cancer and reproductive harm from exposure to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Important Notice – Jigs and Sinkers

  • The sale of this item may be restricted in Maine (ME), New Hampshire (NH), Vermont (VT), and New York (NY).
  • Please check your local laws and regulations before ordering or using this product.
  • Thorne Bros is not responsible for orders placed in violation of state restrictions.