I’ve been a lifelong St. Croix Premier fan and I hate to admit it, but I’ve switched to Fenwick Elite Tech and wouldn’t go back. But I still use a 6’6″ Croix for jigging.
I don’t think one is better than the other, just a personal preference thing.
I love the Eyecon 7’6″ mlxf for both rigging and slip bobbers. It’s awesome for bobbers and for rigging with a half ounce or less. If heavier weight is needed I prefer a medium fast action.