I laboured over this for quite a while . I assume you are fishing pike when those
tangles occur . In the south we don't fish pike on purpose , they are a byproduct
 of Walleyes .  I put on singles , didn't like the way the baits run , missed some fish
  On the rear hook . I think my partner gave me this one . On a standard bait ,with
  2 trebles,middle and back . With the bait held horizontal , and the hooks hanging down
     Naturally , snip off the point that is closest to the body when the bait is in normal
     Motion . Make barbless of course .  On a small bait ,I just remove the rear hook .
       
 

I did this with some of my spoons for ice fishing, nothing worse than a walleye or pike taking a treble down nasty. I don't really fish in the summer much, so can't speak on crankbaits.
 

               Some good suggestions gonna try a few different things and try and find a balance between good hookups on the slower days and easy releasing.  Never gave it much thought before but now with both kids and the wife fishing a guy can end up handling a lot of fish in a day.