Luke Littler, 18, takes part in annual FISHING competition as Barry Hearn, 77, rides a mechanic bull
But earlier today, he traded his darts for fishing rods as he tried his hand at catching the real – albeit slippery – thing.
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Two days after winning the £200,000 World Matchplay 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 Rob Cross and Adrian Lewis.
Littler, 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.
Sports promoter Barry Hearn was also seen at the event as they raised money for the Willow Foundation and Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity.
Hearn, 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.
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