I'm driving down to FL for spring break, meeting the rest of my family who will be flying down. I have a few days to do some paddling in my canoe and fishing for smallmouth along the way. Can anyone recommend some quality smallmouth waters on or near this route?

I can't speak to your specific question, but about two years ago Bassmaster magazine had a whole issue dedicated to the best bass waters in every state. There was a US map with all of them highlighted. If you can find the online version, you'll find something.

That actually helped quite a bit. Got a few good ideas from some of those Bass Master lists. Could use a few more though.