In the world of mass production it is reassuring to know that there is still a place for something a little different. That is exactly what the TFF team felt when it came across the Banana Rods range.
Developed and manufactured in France, many see the products as a work of art, with the makers saying it combines recognised traditional expertise with cutting-edge technologies and exclusive composite materials.
This story is from the November 2017 edition of Total FlyFisher.
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