I did this last year in Sept. Took us about the same amount of time and we are also very experienced hikers/ trail runners. It was gorgeous and on the bucket list for so long! Nice job!
Thanks for taking us on your backpacking trip. You just showed very well that fishing is not just catching fish, but the important thing is just getting out there into a beautiful setting and enjoying the solitude. Looks like your reel didn't have a full spool of line, which makes casting difficult. An open face spinning reel would work better for you. Panther Martins are very good lures so keep using them and you will eventually catch some fish.
Dad:i am going camping Mom: you don't even know how to setup your backpack Dad:now i do just watched "Madison Clysdalee" Mom: can i go with you i know how to setup my backpack Dad: SURE!! ,Edit: i know how to camp 👇🏻
Also, I would recommend a Ruger 10/22 .22LR breakdown backpack model. I carry one in my backpack (I carry my .357 on my hip). I don’t know if squirrels have a soul, but they eat good when the fish don’t bite. Get a scope for it too. It’s not a gun that you use on a bear or anything, but small game like rabbit, squirrel, birds, etc. If you are on an extended hike, PROTEIN is key.