Draw 6.5 Glide Bait - Wide Gliding Action for Bass

In this review the Draw 6.5 is evaluated as a compact glide bait built for anglers chasing bass in waters with smaller forage. The bottom line: it delivers the same wide gliding action of its larger sibling in a smaller package, and its extremely slow sinking behavior makes it ideal for shallow presentations down to 1-4 ft with a medium retrieve. Designed with input from Bassmaster Open champion Ben Milliken, this lure's realistic 3D details and premium paint schemes give it a convincing profile that often provokes follows and strikes.

Key Features

• Co-designed by a pro: The Ben Milliken collaboration means the Draw 6.5 reproduces a proven glide and balance that performs like the larger model but in a smaller forage-friendly size.
• Slow sinking action: Extremely slow sinking design lets anglers fish shallow water and control depth with retrieve speed, working reliably in the 1-4 ft range on a medium retrieve.
• Versatile presentation: The lure can be fished with a wide gliding motion or with faster twitch cadences for a reactive, tight action to trigger different bass moods.
• Swivel hook hangers: Swivel hangers keep hooks aligned with the fish to reduce leverage and improve hook retention on hard-fighting bass.
• Realistic finish: Ultra-realistic 3D details and premium paint schemes enhance fish attraction by matching common forage appearances.

Who It's For

The Draw 6.5 is best for bass anglers who fish lakes and ponds with smaller forage or who want a compact glide bait that still produces the wide action of larger swimbaits. It suits anglers who fish shallow water and need a lure that suspends and glides with subtle control, as well as those who like to vary retrieve cadence for different behaviors.

Anglers who primarily fish deep open water or need a fast-sinking, deep-diving lure should look elsewhere, and those who require extra-heavy hookup hardware for trophy-class deep-water bites may prefer larger, heavier swimbaits.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Compact glide profile that mimics smaller forage while retaining a wide gliding action.
• Extremely slow sinking design allows shallow presentations and precise depth control.
• Swivel hook hangers improve hook retention by letting hooks move with the fish.
• High-quality 3D details and paint schemes increase realism and attraction.

Cons

• Not intended for deep-water or heavy-current situations where a faster-sinking lure is needed.

Specifications

Model	Draw 6.5
Design collaboration	Ben Milliken co-designed
Action	Wide gliding with fast-twitch capability
Depth range	Works to about 1-4 ft with medium retrieve
Sinking rate	Extremely slow sinking
Hook hardware	Swivel hook hangers to reduce leverage
Finish	Ultra-realistic 3D details and premium paint schemes

Our Verdict

The Draw 6.5 is a strong choice for anglers targeting bass around smaller forage or fishing shallow water who want a reliable gliding profile in a compact size. Its slow sinking behavior, swivel hangers and realistic finish make it good value for situations that demand subtle presentation and strong hook retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What depth does the Draw 6.5 fish to?
The lure is extremely slow sinking and is effective down to about 1-4 ft with a medium retrieve.

How does the swivel hanger help?
Swivel hook hangers allow the hooks to move with a hooked fish, reducing leverage that can let bass throw the bait.

Can you use fast retrieves with this bait?
Yes, the Draw 6.5 can be fished with a medium consistent retrieve for glides or with faster twitch cadences for a more responsive action.