If you are backpacking in the Sierras you won't need more than a 3wt. I have a 4 piece 8 foot Winston that is perfect for backpacking.
I have started carrying two rods a lot. One strung up with a nymphing rig and the other set up for streamers. I generally fish streamers with a floating line and a sinking poly leader, it doesn't cast particularly well, but I can swap it out easily for a dry fly set up if need be.
Reels are like rods they are built for different jobs. A trout reel will be over matched by steelhead. You'll need more than one if you are doing different types of fishing.
You can't buy happiness, but you can buy new fly fishing gear and that usually does the trick.
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