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On drifting party boats, where you have another 30 anglers wanting to catch fish, it's always a good idea to get your fish in quicker. And the longer your fish is in the water, the more likely you will have someone come by with another fish to tangle yours, and maybe burn you off before you get untangled. Unless it's a 100lb + fish, there is no need to use the rail at all unless you are already tired from fishing all night.
I do use the rail, but I don't use the rod as a lever or put much pressure on the rod, I pretty much just put the reel in low gear and winch the fish in. I do use the rhythm of the boat rising and falling to help as well.
Tom - DBG
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