Yes I am casting about 90% of the time, when I come back around to a spot i have caught fish before I will jig for a few minutes if one doesnt bite a beetle spin. both my ultra light rods are less than 7' so I am floating right next to or over the cover at that point.
I have a 9' telescopic cane pole my father gave me. I could pull that out and give more vertical jigging next couple of trips.