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All I fish are big shallow lakes with tons of grass, and the Everglades. Things I have learned over the years is that not all grasses are the same.
Look for the greenest grasses you can find. They are pumping O2 into the water.
An isolated clump are better than a huge clump, because bass will congregate there rather then spread out throughout. You may catch several off one clump, usually about the same size.
Grasses close to moving water are great ambush points for bass.
Grasses close to visible structure can be home range for bigger bass.
After the spawn, grass lines close to significant depth changes are great places for bigger bass usually deep recovering.
Two or three different types of grasses together are better than just one type of grass in mass.
When fishing always watch the grass stems that move when not caused by the wind. Something alive is there, might be a bass, might be a gator or snake.
When the sun is high look for the thickest greenest clumps and punch the area. Bass are seeking shade and bigger ones will control the prime areas with the most shade. Specially in summer.
Lilly pads fields will all face the same direction in stiff winds. Make sure the V at the top of the stem is facing you and your baits will come through the field without hanging up. Facing the wrong way will be a pain in the ass.
I hope these tips help, they are always on my mind when out in the swamp.

Thanks for responding, the lakes are in Marietta and Milton Ga. between 200 and 500 acres.  Both have dams with some deep water.  Neither allow gas’s motors, and both are private.  I would be sitting almost all the time.  I’m 6’2” and 240 lbs.   they both have docks but I would have to drag them up the bank when not in use.  I just don’t want to go swimming while getting in or out.  What about these PVC one man boats.  Are they stable.  I have seen them in two sections that bolt together. 

Moth Balls will also keep snakes and poison toads away as well as mice and rats.  I had poison toads in the garage until I put out moth balls.  No problems now, they hate the stuff.