this is an article which was in the Bangor Daily News,a local maine newspaper, a week or so ago. we have welcomed new members as a direct result of this article...thanks to FLAG for posting it , i just reposted it here
Iceshanty.com worth a look
If you're an avid ice angler looking for new fishing buddies, there's an Internet Web site that may have everything you're looking for.
The informative Web site -
www.iceshanty.com - is a good way for ice fishers across the nation to share information, tips, and ice condition reports.
One highlight of the site is a forum that allows anglers to "congregate" according to their state of residence, or to post messages about the specific species they choose to fish for.
Maine, as you may imagine, is well-represented on the site. On Wednesday, a quick look at iceshanty.com showed that the Maine forum is the most popular on the site.
Web users with handles such as "Flagupman," "jacksmelt71," "auger elbow," and "ladyflagchaser" shared tips and fishing reports with each other on the busy Maine General forum.
According to figures available on the Web site, the Maine forum has generated 11,535 different postings on 1,093 separate topics.
Members share information about their most recent trips, use the site to network among themselves and plan group get-togethers, and share information about upcoming fishing derbies.
I haven't actually posted anything on the Maine forum, but I check it regularly as what Web surfers call "a lurker" to see what local ice anglers are talking about.
If you'd like to see what folks in other states are saying about ice fishing, there are all kinds of options available.
In all, the 11,320 registered members of iceshanty.com have posted 109,459 messages on 10,983 topics on their forums ... and that doesn't include the content available elsewhere on the site.
There's info about ice safety and instructions for performing ice rescues, and iceshanty.com merchandise is available for sale. There's also a spot for you to post your favorite ice-fishing photos.
To put it simply, if there's anything you ever wanted to ask about ice fishing, iceshanty.com may be the place. And if you've been looking for others who share your passion for chasing flags on a frozen lake, your search may be over
