January 13, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and PiranhO2, a leader in oxygenation solutions for the angling industry, has announced an agreement that will complement the tournament-fishing organization’s efforts in fish conservation and live-release rates.
As part of the agreement, in 2025 PiranhO2 will provide oxygen concentrator systems for all 12 fish holding tanks at every level of competition where bass are weighed onstage and released back into waters.
“This partnership with PiranhO2 was developed through Bassmaster’s Angler Services program and is a natural fit,” said B.A.S.S. Chief Operating Officer Phillip Johnson. “Both organizations are committed to promoting responsible fish care and improving the sustainability of resources for the benefit of future generations.”
The oxygen concentrator systems provide the weigh-in tanks with 95 percent medical-grade oxygen, generated on-site from a small and highly mobile device. The oxygen implementation will not only result in lower stress rates to fish, but it will also support much larger fish weights in confined spaces while also ensuring clean and odor-free water for the duration of the tournament. PiranhO2 will be partnering with Bassmaster to bring these same oxygen-generating solutions onto their live-release boats, as well as ensuring continual high-quality care is provided to fish even after weigh-in.
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“This partnership with Bassmaster is going to be a game-changer for not only PiranhO2 and Bassmaster, but for the entire angling community as a whole,” said PiranhO2 General Manager Joseph M. Krawczyk II. “It represents an opportunity to showcase our high-quality, medical-grade and extremely robust and hardy oxygen concentrator technology on one of the biggest stages in tournament fishing. By aligning with a prestigious name like Bassmaster, we're not only demonstrating the effectiveness of our systems for livewell and weigh-in applications, but also reinforcing our mutual and joint commitments to the health and sustainability of fish populations for all to appreciate and enjoy.
“This partnership helps solidify PiranhO2 as the leader in oxygenation solutions for the angling industry, paves the way for broader adoption across both professional and recreational fishing communities and opens the door for new innovations and customizations that continue to support this ever-expanding industry for future generations.”
