i was wondering if i could get long cast with 1/2 oz to 1 oz lures. like 3/4 oz carolina rigs 1/2 oz toykos 1/2-1 oz lipless cranks as well as the 21 Antres DC. im between the 21 Antares or the 23 Antares DC MD i already own the 21 just curious if the 23 is worth buying or if i should go with the 21 xg or a 23 steez a 2tw  

I have both the 2018 Antares DC MD as well as the 2023 version. Also most of the high end reels from Shimano and Daiwa. 

 

Yes, these reels can be used for other techniques besides swimbaits. I would say that they shine with anything above 3/4oz lures. 

 

Would I buy the MD for the techniques you listed? Probably not. I would go with the Stress A or even the Conquest 200xg. 

thanks