Can switching to a longer handle give more power?

[Alto Mare]

ok. so can it be safe to say:

that if im using a high gear reel and i would like more cranking power, i can achieve this by using a longer handle?

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Simple answer to this specific question:  Yes.

I agree!... I just want to mention that having it too long might not feel right to you.
Using different lengths will help you determine which one works best for you, Lees three hole handles make it easy for you to experiment.
We're not all the same, I have some big hands...Dominick said so, but he probably was trying to pick me up .
A 5.5" handle on a 113H feels too long to me, a 4.5" is much better. I understand that it has three holes, but the 4.5" would still feel better for me than the 5.5".
The smaller the reel, the shorter the handle and so on.
What has been working for me is a 4" on jig-masters and smaller, 4.5" on 4/0, a 5" on a 6/0 and 9/0 and a 5.5"on a 10/0 and up .....just my thoughts

[Ron Jones]

I think that's important, Sal. We often are concerned about this particular feature or that certain mod, when in reality it all means nothing if you can't fish the reel. What good is a 5:1 Jigmaster that can handle 80# line if you can't crank the fish in with it? I do not believe that is what the OP is after, but it is a very valid point, maybe the most valid point.
Ron

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

and i thought i simply answered it. 

[Ron Jones]

You did;
We just won't ever leave anything simple around here!
Ron

[Snagged2]

bottom line,,, no pun intended....

that's a nice boat,, and the rod looks adequate!!!