I can cast almost as well with either hand but I doubt very much that puts me any 'elite' class of fly fisher. Just happens that's the way I am geared. I write with my left hand , throw with my right, shoot a gun left handed and shoot a bow right handed. No special talent - just wired wierd Oh yeah - it does have it's advantages in some situations where you might be dealing with wind or angles. Also gives one arm a break when using the 9wt for pike.