I would consider the line as well. It's really a combo of things that could be wrong. The rod, reel, line, hooks and technique can be controlled. The thing you can't control is luck (good or bad) so prepare the stuff you can control and it will work out eventually.

I have gone days or weeks and never lose a fish and then I'll go out and lose several for all kinds of reasons. Stuff happens to everyone.

I have used 3 power loomis rods that I purchased for working soft plastics and just thought I would try them with shallow and medium cranks and they worked great! I actually use my 6'6" GL3 for that now. I still used my crank rod but since it has a lower ratio reel I mainly use it for deep divers.