I think sometimes when cranking; the fish I loose are fish I play a little too much. Sometimes you just need to reel them to the boat and get them in; don't let them think.

If you are using a crank with heavier line; you dont usually have to worry about them breaking the line. Your worry is a jump or head shake. I don't think you have the luxury of playing them like you would a one hook set-up; too much too go wrong with the hookset.