Lots of changes to make for crappie. Gotta get a couple to look good that have the correct hook eye and ride point up for sure. That one doesn't really tide point up or down, it kind of flops in the current whatever way it wants to.

As for the transparent coloration, plastic, micro, translucent pony beads. Found them at Michaels a long time ago and haven't seen them since. Good thing I have a couple hundred of them. Don't have a descent craft within 45 miles now.