Banana Rods burst onto the UK scene about 3 years ago but have a fair old following in Europe. They use some pretty funky technology to make the blanks, with autoclaves and proprietary processes that are "under wraps".
If you look at the fittings they use, they are all top notch, and a single fly rod may have £150 or reel seat, cork and guides alone.
The other unique thing about them is that when you order a rod, you are told who is building it for you. That person then contacts you to go through what you are wanting. Its a very personal touch from what is now a mainstream manufacturer in Europe.
If you look at the price of Bruce and Walkers these days, banana come out pretty good
