Smallmouth fisherman here...

My favorite... the new LC T Splash.
Still like... Tiny Torpedo
When conditions are right... Zara Puppy

I like to buy "Made in U.S.A" whenever possible. With that said, what rods are still built in the states.

The only ones I can think of are...

St. Croix (most of them)
Loomis

EDIT:

OK, we can add to the list...

Falcon (some)
Kistler Z-Bones
Lamiglas (most)
NFC (blanks)