Trolling motor selection

I have a question for you fine folks. When selecting a trolling motor to do prefer a bow mount hand controlled motor or a foot controlled? I’m setting my 16×48 flatbottom up for fishing and I am looking for a new trolling motor. I’m thinking of getting a 45lb or 55lb. Just not sure if I want to get a hand or foot controlled motor.

I have ran a 55lb cable steer maxxum on my last to Jon boats. I really should have a 24v on my boat fishing some of the rivers I spend time on but it has served it’s purpose. If you are setting it up specifically for the river I would start with a 24v.