I need some advice.....

Around south east Tennessee, the most popular fish is the LM Bass. I have been fishing with several buddies and neighbors and all us spin rods and plastic worms/lizards. I am new to the world of bass fishing and have only taken fishing seriously. I picked up a fly rod this winter for the first time and still have some learning to do. I have spent many days on the trout stream and have recently been trying LMB fishing with buddies.

The last few times, the water temps have been around 90 degs and the bass have been hanging close to the banks of the river under the trees. (I understand why) and my Clouser minnows and Buggers just haven't been producing. Last weekend, my buddy pulled out 7-8 with a Lizard and I got one decent Sunfish. I came home a little discouraged.

I need some advice:

Am I using the right fly for this time of year?

What can I do to keep more weed free?

Am I picking the wrong friends? hehehe


Please help me here......Barry