Luke Littler, 18, takes part in annual FISHING competition as Barry Hearn, 77, rides a mechanic bull

Published on July 29, 2025 at 04:58 PM

LUKE LITTLER loves to reel in the ‘Big Fish’ 170 checkouts on the oche.

But earlier today, he traded his for fishing rods as he tried his hand at catching the real - albeit slippery - thing.

Angler fishing from a platform under an umbrella.
Luke Littler had a break from the oche and took part in a fishing competition
Luke Littler fishing in a competition.
Littler relaxed by the lake with a selection of bait and an open can of Coke
Man riding a mechanical bull at a fishing competition.
Barry Hearn hopped onto the back of rodeo

Two days after in Blackpool, The Nuke spent his day at the Tunnel Barn Farm Lake in Warwickshire for the 13th Target Sports Stars Fishing Championship.

He was joined by fellow darts world champions and Adrian Lewis.

, 18, was seen sitting by the side of the lake under an umbrella with a box full of bait.

He wore a specially printed Target fishing hoodie that said “Luke Littler MBE” on the back.

promoter Barry Hearn was also seen at the event as they raised money for the Willow Foundation and Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity.

, 77, bravely had a go on the rodeo, climbing onto the back of the bull in a cowboys hat.

He managed to cling on for seven seconds before falling off with a huge smile on his face.

Littler, who is enjoying a rare week off, will be angling for more success when he flies to Australia next month for his next big darts competition.

Let’s hope there’s another Catch of the Day for the teen sensation Down Under.

Alex TLC is Target Darts’ official charity partner, recognising the incredible work they do to support families affected by leukodystrophies.

These are a group of rare, degenerative disorders that impact the white matter of the brain.

The devastating conditions can lead to loss of motor function, paralysis, and tragically, early death.

Donations to the Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity can be made via justgiving.com/page/target-darts-alex

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