The Sage Foundation Fly Rod is a high performance rod with a fast action that was made with Sage's legendary quality worked into every part. The Foundation Fly Rod series is crafted with high-performance graphite IIIe blanks, ceramic stripper guides, and hard snake guides that let line flow naturally through them. Delivered to you with a rugged nylon rod tube with divider liner, this collection offers rods to meet the needs of your local waters to salmon fishing in Alaska! If you know your need, you'll find an excellent choice here in the multi application Sage Foundation Fly Rod series!Graphite IIIe TechnologyStealth black blank colorBlack primary wraps with silver trim wrapsCeramic stripper guidesHard chrome snake guides and tip-topBlack anodized aluminum up-locking reel seatSnub nose cork handle with fighting butt on saltwater weightsRugged black nylon rod tube with divided liner Sage Foundation Fly Rods are made in the U.S.A.