Crossword puzzle clue "flying fish catchers"

ERNE, an eagle, esp. a long-winged sea eagle with a short white wedge-shaped tail

MITT, any of various glove-like hand coverings, such as one that does not cover the fingers, also MITTEN

HOOK, to catch with a bent piece of metal

NET, to catch in an openwork fabric

COD, to hoax or make fun of

(Milton) to earn