Roland Martin got off to a good start in his first BASS event since coming out of retirement. The star angler put 18 pounds on the scales and sits in 8th place.

Gerald Swindle leads the 193-boat field with 30-13. Trevor Fitzgerald is close behind with 29-15. Terry “Big Show” Scroggins is in 3rd with 25-5.

Fishing was slow for most today as high skies dominated. The big waves of huge females have not shown in the shallows as many had hoped. Obviously, a few guys found them. Tomorrow will be a different deal, though, with wet windy weather. Look for the leaderboard to change.

Yours truly got in on the action in the co-angler division. With 9-07 I trail leader, John Avalos and his 12 pound, 4 ounce 3-fish limit. I am currently in 4th.

I enjoyed a wonderful day on the water with Mike Hall who guides on the Potomac. If you’re headed that way, call him at 571-236-1918 or email [email protected] – tell him Vance sent you.

Mike and I owed huge THANK YOU to Tony Dante who gave us a ride to weigh in when Mike’s motor wouldn’t crank. I had a good limit and we were running out of time. Tony got us there with all of 30 seconds to spare. Thanks Tony!