I would keep the 7/8wt. as your pike/bow river rod and get a 5wt. for general trout fishing.
Soon after, you will want a 3wt. which is fantastic for 14" and under trout.
Once you acquire the above, you'll be pretty much set. Although, it never really ends.
I, too, thought a couple of fly rods would be all I'd ever need. That said, in the 2 years that I have been fly fishing, I now have rods/reels/lines in 3 thru 8 wt. and multiples of some and continue to keep my eyes open for something that sparkles. Hah!
Good luck on your never ending journey!
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