I've had everything from the electric foot control; hand control; and presently have a cable control.
I have NOT purchased the fancy, expensive units that have remote steering. I suspect that would be the Cadillac style, but doesn't fit me or my budget very well.
I know very little about bow fishing, so I can only answer based on regular fishing.
Of the various styles, I think I still prefer the hand controlled units. Both the electric steer and the cable steer devices seem to make me pay a lot more attention to where I am going and what direction the boat is going. They give me less time to pay attention to quality fishing/casting.
Just one old guy's opinion. richg99