BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and PiranhO2, a leader in oxygenation solutions for the angling industry, have announced an agreement that will complement the tournament-fishing organization’s industry-leading 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 unharmed.
“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% 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.
“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 Pro O2 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.”
About PRO O2
As a pioneering subsidiary of Nidek Medical Products, Inc., PRO O2, LLC was established in 2017 to revolutionize oxygen-based solutions across all nonmedical industries. With a footprint spanning over 50 countries on six continents, PRO O2 delivers cutting-edge oxygen concentrators and other gas separation systems tailored across a wide array of applications, including water treatment, food processing/agriculture, aquaculture, veterinary care and beyond. Our acclaimed product lines exemplify engineering excellence, combining innovation with dependability to exceed industry demands, while we remain at the forefront of continuing innovation & scientific advancements in our realms of operation. Manufactured exclusively in Birmingham, Alabama, USA using EPA-compliant components, PRO O2 is dedicated to advancing oxygen technology through our collective 39 years of design & engineering experience while also maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality and sustainability. Visit proo2llc.com and piranho2.com for more information.
