Sage Foundation 690-4 Fly Rod Combo

SAGE FOUNDATION 690-4 FLY ROD OUTFIT : 6WT 9'0"

Sage Foundation Fly Rod Outfits include the Sage Foundation Fly Rod, Sage Spectrum C Fly Reel, premium RIO Gold floating fly line, Dacron backing, RIO Tapered Leader, and Sage cordura rod and reel case. All Sage Foundation Fly Rod Outfits are shipped professionally loaded and ready to fish...just tie on a fly!

Sage Foundation fly rods are without question, the best value in a USA made, high-performance fly rod. You will be amazed at how beautifully smooth these rods cast. If you۪ve been thinking about stepping up to a Sage rod, your decision just became much easier. Sage Foundation will change the way you look at affordability vs. performance. The Foundation 6wt 9'0" is the perfect choice for smallmouth bass and trout fishing medium to larger rivers. It also makes a great streamer rod and can handle average largemouth bass.

Sage Foundation is built on a high-performance Graphite IIIe blank, delivering a smooth, crisp medium-fast action that will suit most casting styles. The rod loads deep, providing excellent casting power and effortless control. It is the very foundation of what defines a Sage rod; performance and taking your game to another level. Whether you are a guide on the Madison or exploring your backyard waters, the Foundation rods deliver the signature Sage feel. For over 35 years Sage has built performance rods one at a time on Bainbridge Island, WA. The same 27 sets of skilled hands that craft all Sage rods construct each Foundation fly rod.

ROD FEATURES:

Smooth, crisp medium-fast Graphite IIIe Technology
Stealth black finish with black primary wraps and silver trim wraps
Ceramic stripper guides; hard chrome snake guides and tip-top
Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
Premium half wells cork handle
Sage black nylon rod tube with divided liner
Handcrafted on Bainbridge Island, USA
Backed by the Sage Lifetime Warranty

SAGE SPECTRUM C 5/6 FLY REEL

The new Sage Spectrum C Fly Reel is attractive, durable, and powerful. Spectrum C reels feature a proven, completely sealed, carbon fiber disc drag system that is smooth and powerful, with the ability to put the brakes on big species like bass, steelhead, bonefish, and salmon. These lightweight reels are beautifully designed, and offer anglers a tough, durable Sage reel at an entry level price.

Spectrum C reels use next generation, die-cast technology followed by CNC machining to reduce weight and create a unique, attractive frame and spool. These reels are then powder coated with an advanced polymer to create a 'tough as nails' finish that resists scratches, dents, and saltwater corrosion. An oversized, machined, and anodized one-revolution drag knob makes on the fly drag adjustments easy, and the fully machined, anodized, ergonomic reel handle improves grip and comfort.

These reels have a large arbor and concave spool which produces fast line pick up, while increasing strength and backing capacity. Spectrum C reels easily convert from left to right hand retrieve and include a Sage embroidered ballistic nylon reel pouch for safe storage. Sage Spectrum reels are a best performance value and will provide years of flawless performance.

REEL FEATURES:

Powerful, smooth, completely sealed carbon drag system
Large arbor design for faster line pick up
Concave spool for greater strength and backing capacity
Oversized, machined one revolution drag knob for easy drag adjustments
Ergonomic, machined aluminum reel handle
Powder coated hard finish for durability and corrosion resistance
Easy conversion from left to right hand retrieve
Neoprene, embroidered Sage ballistic nylon reel case

RIO GOLD FLY LINE

RIO Gold Fly Lines have a special taper design that gives incredible loop stability at long distances, a unique profile that allows a rod to load at close range, and a front taper that delivers a perfect presentation any size flies. The RIO Gold is the ultimate, all-around floating fly line for any fishing situation. RIO Gold lines feature RIOs XS Technology for super slick performance, and is built with a supple, coldwater coating that ensures the line remains tangle-free. Other technologies include AgentX, MaxCast, and MaxFloatTip to maximize the performance of this line with any fly rod. Dual tone color provides a visual reference for loading the rod, while welded front and back loops make rigging changes a breeze. This line is the Gold standard for all-purpose freshwater fly lines.

LINE FEATURES:

Versatile, performance freshwater line for all situations
Incredible loop stability at long distances
Loads rods at close range for shorter distance casting
Agent X, MaxCast, and MaxFloatTip Technologies to maximize performance
XS Technology for a super slick coating shoots line further
Dual Tone color for visual reference point
Welded front and rear loops for fast rigging and leader changes