Gotta Watch: They caught what?

Fishermen may sometimes tell tall tales about the enormous fish that got away, but you've never seen anything like this. These people really did get the catch of a lifetime - and got it all on tape. From animals that shouldn't even be in the water to 40-ton "catches," you've got to watch these unbelievable fishing videos.

That shouldn't be in the water – A father and son fishing trip gets weird when they spot a deer in the water. To see more great deer moments, check out 2010: The Year in Deer.

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Wild ride – This shark looks like it's straight out of "Jaws." See how this father and son react when they snag a huge shark from a little kayak.

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Whale of a tale – These boaters made an unintended catch - a giant whale that landed on a sailboat. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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Lucky dog – Great catches can even be made on land. This dog snaps up a salmon crossing a flooded road.

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