Well an update for you guys, like I said. Used the HB 597 ci HD up in Michigan. Pretty impressed with the unit overall. Picked up the smallest of jigs and fish. Was amazed at the image the screen was putting out. Zero lag and buket fished for a good two-three hours with zero issue. Ran the screen brightness on 6 of 10 and had over three quarters of the battery left at the end of the day.
Picked up fish in the weeds, out of the weeds and where ever I went. I am using the ice ducer sytem with ice pack and it was a pretty good set up.
I would suggest this unit to anyone especially someone looking to use one unit for year round use. (easily can convert to ice fishing and soft water by pulling it out of it's pack)