I have a 4wt, 5wt, and 6wt.
My 6wt gets the most river time. It is still quite good for big dries: stoneflies, hoppers and big caddis.
I love fishing with my 4wt, particularly for size 16 and smaller flies. If I were to upgrade any of my rods, I would probably get a better 4wt rod. I love fishing with it, but it is not well suited for most multi-fly nymph rigs.
My 5wt basically collects dust. I do not really like to blame the 5wt, per se. When I first started, I found the mid-flex rod easier to cast, but as my casting improved, I much preferred tip-flex/fast action.
For a second rod, I would be considering 3 variables: weight, length, and action.
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