The Sage Foundation Outfit—Fast Action—Fresh Water The FOUNDATION is equipped with a high-performance blank (Graphite IIIe.) If you want to take your game to another lever, this foundation provides fast action, excellent casting power and effortless control. 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 Sage has built performance rods one at a time on Bainbridge Island, WA. The same experts that craft all Sage rods construct the FOUNDATION.