Equipped with a high-performance Graphite IIIe blank, the Foundation has a fast action providing excellent casting power and effortless control. Designed as a multi-application rod, they really do everything well. From small stream to large, from bass pond to salt flats, just the right blend of power, feel and finesse. Stealth Black blanks are equipped with ceramic stripper guides, hard chrome snakes, Black anodized aluminum uplocking reelseats (fighting-butts on 7 & 8 weights) and Sages signature snub-nose cork grip. Cordura covered rod tube included with rod. Foundation Outfits include the rod, Sage Black/Platinum 2200 Series Reel, Rio Gold fly line, leader and backing, and a Cordura rod/reel case. Sage Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee on rod and reel.