GET BOOTIES or DIE! Hypothermia KILLS too many outdoorsman to even think about messing with the chance of it. I've seen hypothermia almost kill a couple and have found a new respect for it. It messes up your reasoning so you don't realize your getting too cold until your TOO cold.
As for going with you I'd love to but I'm getting over a cold so lets see how I feel and what the weathers like and maybe we can walk the bank or something, as I still don't have new waders.

Tight lines,
Wade
P.S. How much is a wet-suit compared to waders?