Nice job.
It looks like something was gained. I couldn't make it out to fish so I did the next best thing...took the little ones to Bass Pro.
That stinks about the boots. I have never had waterproof ones that actually worked. So, I just buy decent ones then spray them myself. If its a good shot a being wet bank fishing I'll wear my waders, wading boots and rain jacket. I get funny looks sometimes but I am not getting wet or cold. Then I take them off and get in the car dry.