The six footer I have is my least favorite because I feel an XUL performs better in the shorter versions.
Just like my Daiwa Iprimi 5’6” xxul and 6’ XUL four piece , the longer rods are a little too whippy for me to cast a light jig .
I could see how a float and jig would be better suited for the longer rod . Where you can just side arm lob cast the rig .
I used to fish 1/80 to 1/100 oz jigs under a float as my go to way of fishing.
Until I got addicted to the thump.