I run a HB 898 and love it. With all the bells and whistles on it you might not think you will use it. I never thought I would use the GPS as mush as I do. I fish a lot of shallow lakes also but I like the idea that when you mark sub structure and mark it it is always there. That cuts a lot of searching time that can be used to fish. Spend a little money now and you wont have to later. I dont know if you hunt but I compare it to a scope. Spend twice as much as the gun cost.