Draw 6.5 Glide Bait - Wide Gliding Action for Bass Sense

In this review of the Draw 6.5 glide bait the bottom line is simple: this is a purpose-built swimbait for anglers targeting bass over smaller forage. Co-designed with Bassmaster Open champion Ben Milliken, the lure delivers a noticeably wide, realistic glide and ultra-realistic 3D detail that can trigger following or reaction strikes. The Draw 6.5 is especially useful where a full-size glide bait is too large, and its extremely slow sinking profile means it can be fished shallow or allowed to work down to 1-4 ft with a medium retrieve for a variety of presentations.

Key Features

• Co-designed with a pro: Ben Milliken's input refines the action and balance so the Draw 6.5 performs like a tournament-grade glide bait in a smaller package.
• Wide gliding motion: The hull design produces a broad, side-to-side glide that reads as a natural fleeing baitfish to bass and provokes strikes from cautious fish.
• Extremely slow sinking: Built to sink very slowly out of the box so it can be worked shallow or fished down to 1-4 ft with a medium-speed retrieve for versatility.
• Swivel hook hangers: Swivel hangers let the hooks move with the fish to reduce leverage and improve hook retention on hard-fighting bass.
• Realistic 3D details and paint: Premium paint schemes and textured 3D features increase realism and mirror natural forage in pressured waters.
• Responsive to cadence: The Draw 6.5 allows both a slow glide or faster twitch retrieves, making it adaptable to different fish moods and conditions.

Who It's For

The Draw 6.5 is aimed at anglers who want a compact glide bait that mimics smaller forage-ideal for lakes and ponds where baitfish are undersized or when fish shy away from larger presentations. Tournament anglers and serious weekend anglers who value refined action and pro input will appreciate the design and subtlety.

Casual anglers who prefer ultra-simple rigs or who need very deep-running baits should look elsewhere; this bait is optimized for shallow to mid-depth working (1-4 ft) and for anglers who can vary retrieve cadence to get the most from the wide gliding action.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Naturally wide glide that entices follows and reaction strikes in small-profile situations.
• Extremely slow sinking allows shallow presentations and controlled depth with a medium retrieve.
• Swivel hook hangers reduce leverage and improve hook retention on big bass.
• High-quality 3D finishes and paint schemes increase realism in pressured waters.

Cons

• Designed for 1-4 ft ranges, so it is not suited for deep-water applications.
• The specialized design assumes anglers will vary retrieve cadence to get the best action, which may require some practice.

Specifications

Model	Draw 6.5
Profile length	6.5 in
Sink rate	Extremely slow sinking
Effective depth	1-4 ft with medium retrieve
Hook hanger type	Swivel hook hangers
Design input	Co-designed with Ben Milliken
Finish	Ultra-realistic 3D details and premium paint schemes

Our Verdict

The Draw 6.5 is a compact, well-tuned glide bait that gives anglers a realistic small-profile option for bass fishing where larger swimbaits are overkill. Its slow sink rate, wide gliding action and swivel hangers make it a practical choice for anglers who target bass over 1-4 ft and who want a lure that combines pro design with adaptable retrieve options, making it good value for those specific situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this bait be worked deeper than 4 ft?
The Draw 6.5 is weighted to be extremely slow sinking and is best fished 1-4 ft with a medium retrieve; working it deeper requires faster retrieves or heavier line but will reduce the intended glide.

What benefit do swivel hook hangers provide?
Swivel hook hangers let the hooks rotate with the fish to reduce leverage, which improves hook retention and decreases the chance of big bass throwing the hooks.

Is this lure realistic enough for pressured fisheries?
Yes, the Draw 6.5 features ultra-realistic 3D details and premium paint schemes designed to mimic natural forage and trigger strikes in pressured waters.