Bassmaster Elite Series angler Ott DeFoe has signed a sponsorship agreement with battery manufacturer Lithium Pros.
“Lithium Pros is serious about bringing the proper application of lithium-ion to the bass fishing marketplace," he said. "The benefit of saving half the weight of a comparable lead acid is obviously a huge plus, but there is a lot more to this. Lithium-ion batteries also provide more power and the charging times are truly amazing. This is all due to a built-in battery management system, which is what sets Lithium Pros apart in this developing technology.”
Said Lithium Pros owner Kevin Bennett: “Ott has been invaluable in providing real-world fishing knowledge to us. Exhaustive testing here in Tennessee with Ott has allowed us to take our expertise in the motorsports world and apply it to the bass fishing market. Fishermen have a lot of reasons to be excited about what has been produced by this relationship.”
DeFoe’s boat was first outfitted with a complete set of Lithium Pros batteries in February.
“I noticed the difference immediately in practice for the Bassmaster Classic. The weight of my boat was reduced by over 150 pounds and I could stand on the trolling motor all day covering water. At night, my recharge times were so quick. Thanks to these batteries, I have really been able to maximize my time this year."
