A couple years back I started saving my used plastics and re using them with various molds I've made. It's saved me a ton of money and recycling is always good!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rx2FD2RBqM&t=15s
Brambleberries/thimbleberries were a treat growing up in the Muskokas. The thorns were nasty. We also used to pick buttonberries, a kind of flat raspberry.
So this is basically what I do with crappie baits when I'm bored and don't bother switching up, lol. Lots of fun, catches everything especially big bass.
2in Lunker City Fin-S minnow on a 1/8 or 1/16oz head. Takes FOREVER to sink, lol.