Lot of the swamps around here use to be like that. Most have been drained except for the state and federal protected ones.They are prime fish habitat but when they get thick enough its hard to do anything. Tough too, man if you snag one look out. If you find a good size opening you can cast some. But the long pole was made for just such a situation. Fish love the pads. Love to hang you up in em too when they get hooked.