EXCELLENT LINE FEEL AND CONTROL IN A MEDIUM FAST ACTION Now starting out wonâ™t mean starting over because your rod canâ™t keep up with your burgeoning skills. Utilizing Graphite III technology (a higher modulus graphite than any of our previous entry rods), the Approach has a mediumfast action that provides excellent line feel and control. Beginning casters can easily grow with this rod without ever feeling theyâ™ve outgrown it. And like all Sage rods, the Approach is made right here on Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S.A. Features Graphite III technology Mediumfast action Oyster Shell blank color Black primary wraps with Silver trim wraps Ceramic stripper guides Hard chrome snake guides and tiptop Freshwater 36 weights Ebony wood insert with anodized aluminum uplocking reel seat Reverse halfwells cork handle Saltwater 79 weights Black anodized aluminum uplocking reel seat Fullwells cork handle with fighting butt Sage Black/Platinum 2200 reel WF5F RIO Gold fly line Rugged Silver Gray nylon rod and reel case Model: Approach Outfit 8904 Handle: B Length: 9'0" Line: 8 Tube Size (in): 31 Outfit, Reel & Line: 2200 Reel & WF Rio Gold Line