Capt. Steve Haeusler moved to Destin in 1970 and began fishing in 1973 at the age of 13. He began as a deckhand/mate, and learned all types of fishing from some of the best Captains in Destin.

He continued fishing through college until he graduated from The University of West Florida in Pensacola in 1985, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. It was in 1986 that he began his career as a Captain on the charter boat, Phoenix, then purchased his first boat, the Cutting Edge, in 1992.

In 1993, he began a partnership with Capt. Kelly Windes, and became the Captain on the First Light. In 2005, he became sole owner of the First Light and continues as Captain.

Captain Steve and his crew strive to make every fishing trip on the First Light a "trip to remember".