Littler lands another trophy but this time it’s not with darts

LUKE LITTLER reeled in another BIG FISH but this time it was not with a dart in his hand.

The world No1 swapped the oche for the lake as he helped Team Target win the title at the Sports Stars Fishing Championship.

Littler, 19, buddied up with fellow darts stars Adrian Lewis and Rob Cross as well as Target Chairman Garry Plummer for the UK’s biggest annual charity fishing event.

The four-man team saw off competition from sporting legends including Barry Hearn, David Seaman and Steve Davis to claim the coveted prize.

Two-time world champ Adrian Lewis lifted the singles trophy after hauling in a huge 111lb and 2oz of fish during the four-hour contest.

The event took place at Tunnel Barn Fisheries on Tuesday July 28 and raised £50,000 for charities including The Willow Foundation, St Francis Hospice, Haven House, and the Ricky Hatton Foundation.

Organisers had aimed to raise £40,000 but smashed that target by another £10,000 thanks to the support from the stars involved.

JBD Media & Events chairman Jess Harding hailed the 14th staging of the competition.

She said: “This year’s event, our 14th, was without doubt the biggest and best championship to date.

“I want to thank all the amazing sports stars and celebrities that show up each year and get stuck in. You make this event truly special.

“It was a great year for the darts boys who demonstrated that they’re equally at home on the lake as they are at the oche.

“But it was a close run thing… the Target Sports Stars Fishing Championship gets more competitive every year.”

The action will be shown on ITV4 at 7pm on Wednesday August 26 and will also be available to stream on ITVX.

Words: Aaron Nijjar