On the contrary guys.... wetting a line, especially braid, will cause it to weaken, NOT get stronger! So these tests we're doing is the strongest that braid is ever going to get! It has been shown in nylon as well, where water molecules penetrate between the nylon molecules, causing a weakening of up to 40%.
As far as the tests go, yes, obviously they should be done by putting constant pressure on the line with no jerking!! All the guys doing these tests I think would have the savvy to do that! Savvy?
The bottom line (s'cuse the pun!) here is... if you want to fish with 40lb braid backing, you have to use 80lb "claimed" braid.... that doubles the diameter of the line, allowing much less backing....
So then the next question is... is it worth it to use the braid?:?