why is it when fishing for crappie, the guy I fish with catches 10 to my 1?

[of no use]

Every time I go with him he kicks my @ss

[regerugged]

You are a crappie fisherman.

[Mr nice guy 2U]

try lighter line and pole
try slower presentation
best way to learn is to fish with the guy who kicks your a s s watch and learn ask questions also but watch more cause some guys dont tell all their secrets
also set the hook if you feel anything at all. I notice many people fishing for crappie dont fish by feel, therefore they miss most bites. For the record, I am one of those guys that catch more fish than most people I fish with

[Chocolate_Bunny]

i love crappie fishing...what you do is, get your hands smelly with powerbait, use the crappie nibbles...always test for the depth of the fish. if not biting at this depth,go deeper. Alway move your bait, once in 4 to 5 seconds. they like action.
More then anything, don't have any other smells on your hand, thats why power bait smells helps when touching, the bait. Not sure how your set up is, or what you use, if you could give a small word, on how you do it, i could help...
I win lots of crappie tourneys, where are you fishing...state...