 When their pool of consulting cases with the PD dries up, Natalie gets a reluctant Monk to open his own agency. But it s an excruciatingly long wait without even a nibble. Then, when they finally reel in their first catch, it s such a small and unappetizing one that Monk just wants to throw it back. But Natalie prevails upon him once again and the case that starts out as a disappointing waste of talent ultimately leads Monk straight to the marina where they discover a much bigger fish to fry.