Sage 489-5 SP Graphite IV 8'9" 4wt Fly Rod 4-piece Stamped on the backside is

Stamped on the backside is

Down lock aluminum screw lock with a nicely varnished wood spacer (I am not certain what this wood is)

Beautiful red agate line guide

Butt cap has the usual late model roller die stamp

Gold silks with lighter gold tipping at the winding check

Sage 489-5 SP Graphite IV 8'9" 4wt Fly Rod 4-piece Stamped on the backside isFor sale here is a Sage SP 489 Graphite IV 8'9" 4 weight 5pc fly rod. The rod includes two tip sections, a feature rarely seen with graphite rods. The rod is in excellent condition with only minor evidence of having been used. All sections fit together tightly as they should. Deep green blank. Western style grip lightly soiled. Nickel silver uplocking reel seat with a fine wood spacer. The rod has a fast action with a good deal of backbone. The Sage