England international Kayleigh Dowd has been unveiled as the latest addition to the Tackle Guru, Mainline and Korda team, ending speculation about her next move following her recent departure from Preston Innovations.

The announcement sees one of the country’s most successful female match anglers join a stable that already boasts many of the sport’s leading names. Kayleigh will represent both the Guru and Mainline Match brands while also working closely alongside Korda as part of the wider group.

Guru confirmed the signing on social media, highlighting Kayleigh’s achievements at the international level and her involvement in both coarse and carp fishing. The company also revealed that she has already been supporting young anglers through this year’s Guru Angling Trust Talent Pathway programme. Dowd has represented England in both Ladies Coarse and Ladies Carp international competitions, earning a reputation as one of the most versatile competitors in the sport.

Reacting to the announcement, Kayleigh said she was excited about the opportunities ahead.

Guru also confirmed that Kayleigh Dowd has already been involved in filming projects for the brand, with further content expected to appear across its media channels in the coming months.

Following Her Preston Departure

The move comes just weeks after Kayleigh announced her departure from Preston Innovations, ending a long association with one of match fishing’s biggest brands. At the time, Dowd described her spell with Preston as an important part of her angling journey and thanked the company for its support throughout her career.

Her switch to Guru, therefore, represents one of the most notable sponsorship moves of the 2026 season. It strengthens an already formidable line-up of consultants across the Guru, Mainline and Korda brands.