B.A.S.S. signs ‘gamechanging’ fish care conservation agreement

The leading bass fishing tournament organiser in the US has announced what has been described as a ‘gamechanging’ agreement that will improve its efforts in fish conservation and live release rates.

B.A.S.S. – organiser of the Bassmaster Classic – will be working with PiranhaO2 this year. The provider of oxygenation solutions will be supplying its oxygen concentrator systems for all 12 fish holding tanks at every level of competition where bass are weighed on stage and released back into the water unharmed.

“This partnership with PiranhaO2 was developed through Bassmaster’s Angler Services programme and is a natural fit,” said B.A.S.S. Chief Operating Officer, Phillip Johnson. “Both organisations are committed to promoting responsible fish care and improving the sustainability of resources for the benefit of future generations.”

“The partnership with Bassmaster is going to be a gamechanger for not only PiranhaO2, but the entire angling community,” said Pro-O2 General Manager, Joseph M. Krawczyk II. “It represents not only an opportunity to showcase our high quality, medical-grade and extremely robust and hardy oxygen concentrator technology of our systems for livewell and weigh-in applications, but also reinforces our mutual and joint commitments to the health and sustainability of fish populations for all to appreciate and enjoy.

“This agreement helps solidify PiranhaO2 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 customisations that continue to support this ever-expanding industry for 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 odour-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.