I fly fish quit a bit. Small/Large mouth Bass, trout, even some carp.
If your after bass, you might be better off with a sinking line, or a sinking tip line, especially when the sun is out.
You can also cast top flies, or terrestrials under overhanging trees/bushes.
Practice your side arm casting, be prepared to catch some trees until you get the hang of it.
Use a heavier leader/tippet than you have been using for Brookies (they sure are fun!) as bass will head for any weeds or structure when they can.
Have fun!