INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-77540 of Coastcast Corporation on Form S-8 of our reports, dated February 9, 1999, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Coastcast Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1998. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Los Angeles, California March 15, 1999